42-Year-Old Identified As Victim Who Died At Six Flags Over Georgia

Hassan Kariem was reportedly riding the Goliath roller coaster and preliminary information gathered indicates that he was ejected from the ride.

Additional details have been released following the death of one person at Six Flags over Georgia.

The Cobb County Police Department identified the victim as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem. He was an IT manager at a public charter school in Atlanta.

Kariem was reportedly riding the Goliath roller coaster and preliminary information gathered indicates that he was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction. He was found beneath the ride unresponsive and not breathing. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the event.

Following the incident, Six Flags temporarily closed multiple roller coasters at parks across the nation with no reopening dates in sight. The amusement park company shared their condolences to Kariem’s loved ones. Authorities have not publicly determined the cause of his death or the injuries.