Man Killed at Six Flags Struck Other Riders During Fall From Roller Coaster
The gist
A 42-year-old man was ejected from a Six Flags Over Georgia coaster and struck other riders.
His death led Six Flags to close nine coasters nationwide and renewed ride-safety scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026A man died and several others were injured on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia; Cobb County Police said it happened at 3:58 p.m.
- Oct 12, 2026Six Flags said it temporarily closed nine roller coasters at six of its theme parks in the U.S. and Canada out of an abundance of caution.
- Oct 13, 2026Police identified the man who died as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem and said he was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below the ride.