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Man Dies After Falling from Six Flags Roller Coaster in Georgia

Man Dies After Falling from Six Flags Roller Coaster in Georgia

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ThreatCluster •October 15, 2026 at 14:38 UTC
  • •Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from the Goliath roller coaster, leading to his death.
  • •Witnesses reported he was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons.
  • •The Cobb County Police Department is conducting an active investigation into the incident.

On October 10, 2026, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old man from Atlanta, fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, resulting in his death and injuries to several others. Witnesses reported that he was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before landing beneath the attraction. Responders found him unresponsive at the scene. The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. Kariem was an information technology manager at Wesley International Academy, where he was well-regarded by the community. Six Flags has expressed condolences, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.

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2026-10-10
Incident occurs at Six Flags
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem is ejected from the Goliath roller coaster and found unresponsive beneath the ride.
News.Yahoo
2026-10-10
Police investigation launched
Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit begins investigating the circumstances of the incident.
www.nbcnews.com
2026-10-10
Victim identified
Police identify the victim as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, an IT manager at Wesley International Academy.
www.cobbcounty.gov

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What caused the incident?
The investigation is ongoing, and preliminary findings suggest the victim was ejected from the ride.
Were there any other injuries?
Yes, several other patrons were reported injured during the incident, though the exact number is unclear.
What actions are being taken by Six Flags?
Six Flags has expressed condolences to the victim's family and is cooperating with the investigation.