Man Dies After Falling From Goliath Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
A 42-year-old man, identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses reported the man was ejected from his seat and landed on a nearby roof. The incident prompted…
Terre Haute, IN, October 13, 2026 — A fatal incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia when a 42-year-old man, identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster. According to witnesses at the scene, Ibn Kariem was ejected from his seat on the ride and subsequently landed on a nearby roof. The exact date of the incident was not provided.
Following the fatality, the theme park temporarily closed its operations. In addition to the park’s closure, Six Flags initiated the closure of nine other similar roller coasters across its company-wide locations. The specific circumstances leading to the ejection from the ride have not yet been detailed.
The Goliath roller coaster is a prominent attraction at the Six Flags Over Georgia park. Further details regarding the investigation into the incident, the condition of the roller coaster, or any potential timeline for the reopening of the affected rides were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Atlanta First News staff, Dorothy Sedovic on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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