Police identify Atlanta man killed after being ejected from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster: news

Atlanta Man Identified After Fatal Roller Coaster Ejection at Six Flags Over Georgia

Authorities have officially identified the 42-year-old Atlanta man who died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.

The Cobb County Police Department confirmed the victim as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem.

Details of the Incident at Goliath Roller Coaster

The fatal incident took place shortly before 4:00 p.m. at the theme park in Cobb County, Georgia. According to investigators, Kariem was riding Goliatha prominent hypercoaster at the parkwhen he was thrown from the ride train as it crested a hill.

Key facts reported by law enforcement and park officials include:

• Location and Response: Police officers working at the park arrived on scene around 3:58 p.m. and discovered Kariem unresponsive and not breathing beneath the attraction. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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• Collisions and Injuries: Preliminary witness statements and police reports indicate that Kariem struck other passengers as he was ejected from the train before falling to the ground below. Up to four other riders sustained injuries and were transported for medical evaluation.

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• Ride Evacuation: Operators halted Goliath immediately following the accident, leaving carts stopped on the tracks while emergency personnel safely escorted stranded riders down via an evacuation staircase.

Ongoing Investigation and Park Safety Measures

The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit, alongside the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, is conducting an active investigation to determine how the mechanical restraint or ride system allowed the ejection to occur.

Six Flags Over Georgia released a statement expressing deep condolences to the victim’s family, stating that park personnel are cooperating fully with state and local authorities. In addition, several similar hypercoasters across other regional amusement parks were temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution while safety reviews proceed.