Eyewitnesses describe rider's roller coaster fall: 'Everybody tried to save this man'
Summary
A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12, 2026. Witnesses said the man's safety restraint came loose, causing him to be ejected and hit other riders before falling to the ground. Authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The man who died was 42 years old and named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem.
- The accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, near Atlanta.
- Witnesses described the man flipping and hitting the roller coaster cars before falling off.
- The ride involved is called Goliath, which goes up to 200 feet high and reaches speeds of 70 mph.
- Several other people were injured during the incident.
- The park temporarily closed similar rides at their other locations as a safety precaution.
- Police and park officials are working together to investigate what caused the accident.
- The Cobb County Board chairwoman expressed sympathy for the victim’s family and noted the tragedy at a popular local attraction.
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