Fatal fall from Six Flags Georgia roller coaster
A man died and others were injured after an incident on a roller coaster at Six Flags amusement park in Georgia. Police said Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was ejected from the ride, and the park closed multiple roller coasters following the death.
Current state
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after being ejected from The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia; several others were injured, Cobb County police are investigating, and Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.
6 sources · 6 reports · Updated 14 Oct 2026
What changed
Police identified the victim as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, and reports now describe him as having been ejected from his seat rather than simply falling from the ride.
Developments
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Police identified the victim as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta.
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Six Flags is temporarily closing nine rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution after the death.
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Six Flags stock slid 16% following the fatal accident.
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A man died and several others were injured after an incident on The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.