US Roller Coaster Death

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation. On Monday, a 42-year-old man was thrown from his seat on the Goliath ride, striking other patrons before landing below. In the U.S., state governments regulate amusement parks, not the federal government. Deadly roller coaster accidents are rare, and some experts say the industry has multiple safety checks and adheres to high standards set worldwide. Others call for more federal oversight to ensure consistent safety standards across states.

A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer. At least two theme parks not owned by Six Flags confirmed Thursday they also have temporarily shut down roller coasters built by the same manufacturer as Goliath in Georgia. The manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard, declined to answer questions about the shutdowns. People who visited the Georgia park have raised concerns about the Goliath coaster's restraints.