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

Police Identify Atlanta Man Killed After Being Ejected from Six Flags Over Georgia Roller Coaster

Authorities have officially identified the man who died following a catastrophic incident on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

The Cobb County Police Department confirmed the victim as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia.

Details of the Fatal Incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

According to police investigators, emergency personnel responded to the theme park in Cobb County shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, after reports of a guest falling from a ride.

• The Attraction Involved: Kariem was riding Goliath, one of the park’s signature hypercoasters, when he was ejected from his seat.

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• The Fall: Preliminary witness statements and park reports indicate Kariem was thrown from the coaster car mid-ride, struck other park guests during the ejection, and landed on the ground beneath the ride structure.

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• Casualties & Injuries: First responders found Kariem unresponsive and not breathing; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Four additional park patrons sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for medical evaluation.

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Roller Coaster Safety Measures and Ongoing Investigation

Following the fatal ejection, the ride was halted immediately, and passengers remaining on the track were evacuated by safety personnel.

The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has launched a full investigation into how the restraint system and mechanical fail-safes functioned and what caused the fatal fall. Out of an abundance of caution, park operators temporarily shut down Goliath and several similar roller coasters across North American parks while safety inspections and regulatory reviews are underway. Authorities continue to urge witnesses with relevant photos or videos to contact investigators.