The Most Dangerous Roller Coaster Is the Drive There
Summary
A man died and four others were injured on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12, 2024. Following the incident, Six Flags closed nine similar roller coasters at other parks to check safety. Roller coaster injuries are rare but have slightly increased according to a 2024 safety survey by the National Safety Council.Key Facts
- The accident happened on a 200-foot roller coaster called Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- One man died after falling from his seat and hitting the ride several times; four other riders were injured.
- Riders stuck on the lift hill were safely walked down an emergency stairway.
- Police and safety inspectors arrived at the park to investigate the accident.
- Six Flags closed nine similar roller coasters at other parks to review them for safety.
- A 2024 safety survey found roller coaster injuries occur at about 1.27 per million rides, up from 0.88 the previous year.
- Serious injuries requiring hospital stays longer than 24 hours or causing death are much rarer, about 8% of all ride injuries.
- The amusement ride industry is mostly regulated by state inspectors; no federal agency oversees fixed-site rides.
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