Man Dies After Falling From Six Flags Over Georgia Roller Coaster
A 42-year-old man, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta, died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 13, 2026 — A man has died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta. The incident occurred on the Goliath roller coaster. The exact circumstances leading to the fall were not immediately available. Officials from Six Flags Over Georgia have not yet released a statement regarding the incident. Further details regarding the timeline of events on Monday afternoon, the specific location of the fall on the ride, and whether the ride was in operation at the time of the incident were not provided. The cause of death is pending investigation by relevant authorities. The identity of the responding emergency services or the specific time of death was not disclosed. The contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any subsequent actions taken by the park or authorities were not mentioned in the provided information. The investigation into this fatality is ongoing.
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