Six Flags CEO vows action after fatal Goliath fall in Georgia
The gist
Six Flags CEO John Reilly said the company is cooperating with Georgia's probe into a fatal Goliath fall.
The death has halted 11 coasters and cut October attendance 9 percent.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after falling from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia; four children were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Oct 14, 2026Police said preliminary witness and employee interviews indicated Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath it.
- Oct 16, 2026SeaWorld Orlando and Montreal's La Ronde confirmed temporary ride closures, bringing the total number of halted coasters to 11; nine share Goliath's manufacturer and a similar restraint system.
Key terms
- coasters
- An amusement ride with elevated tracks that carries passengers through hills, turns and drops to create thrilling g-forces.
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
- A constitutional office in the U.S. state of Georgia that oversees insurance and fire safety regulation.
Source: Wikipedia