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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.

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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

  1. Oct 15, 2026
  2. Oct 14, 2026
  3. Oct 13, 2026
  4. Oct 13, 2026
  5. Oct 12, 2026