Man killed after falling from Six Flags rollercoaster; witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment

One person died and several others were injured on Monday, October 12, 2026, after an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, near Atlanta. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, an Atlanta father and educator, who was reportedly ejected from his seat. Witnesses described seeing Kariem fall from the ride, striking other patrons before landing beneath the attraction.

The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. In response, Six Flags issued a statement expressing their condolences and confirming cooperation with authorities. As a precautionary measure, the amusement park temporarily closed the Goliath ride at Six Flags Over Georgia, along with nine other similar roller coasters across six of its North American parks.