AP
US Roller Coaster Death
Attractions are seen at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Mableton.
As featured on
Six Flags Over Georgia is expected to open for the first time since a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster. Authorities are investigating the death, which occurred Monday. Witnesses reported seeing Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem ejected from the ride. Some riders have said they expressed concerns about the coaster's restraints. Goliath is expected to remain closed, but the park is set to open Friday as scheduled. At least 11 other coasters in the U.S. and Canada, have been temporarily shut down since Monday.
