Man Dies After Ejection at Six Flags Over Georgia

60 sourcesUpdated Oct 17, 20261 min read

0

Man Dies After Ejection at Six Flags Over Georgia — © IJR

Sponsored

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta father and teacher, died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12; four other riders were injured. The park planned to reopen while Goliath remained closed, and investigators had not determined how Kariem came out of the ride or whether its restraint system failed. State records showed the coaster’s March inspection found no violations, though inspectors noted bushings needed replacement; officials had not linked that maintenance note to the accident. Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters across North America as a precaution while the investigation continued.

Sponsored

In this story:The Six FlagsSix Flags Over Georgia

Where do you stand?

The Six Flags

Six Flags Over Georgia

US theme park roller coaster incidents raise safety concernsstory 2 of 4 · since Oct 16, 2026

Oct 16, 2026Oct 17, 2026

Oct 14, 2026After a fatal roller-coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that also injured several people, Six Flags temporarily closed similar rides at parks across its network.
Oct 14, 2026SeaWorld Orlando closed its Mako roller coaster as a precaution following the Six Flags incident involving similar Bolliger & Mabillard designs.
Oct 14, 2026One person died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12.