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Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia is a theme park that operates the Goliath roller coaster. The park has temporarily closed Goliath and nine other rides across six parks following a fatal incident on October 15, 2026, in which a rider was ejected and died. Investigators from Georgia and the coaster manufacturer are examining the equipment.
What to know
- A man was ejected from the Goliath coaster and died after falling and striking the coach before hitting the ground. Oct 15
- The Goliath coaster and nine other rides at six parks were closed while investigators from Georgia and the manufacturer examine the equipment. Oct 15
- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was thrown from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Oct 14
- The park temporarily closed Goliath and several other rides while authorities investigate. Oct 14
- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Oct 13
Timeline
- Oct 15, 2026
- Oct 14, 2026
- Oct 13, 2026
- Oct 13, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026




