Tragic Fall From Goliath Roller Coaster Claims One Life at Six Flags
WHO:
TMZ - The man who died was identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem.
CNN - A man died at Six Flags Over Georgia.
ABC News - Several others were injured in the incident.
NBC News - Witnesses reported seeing a man fall from the Goliath roller coaster.
Fox News - Passengers were stranded on the Goliath hypercoaster.
TMZ - Park guests witnessed the man's fall.
NY Post - Fellow parkgoers were trapped on the ride until they were evacuated.
WHAT:
TMZ - Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was found beneath the ride, unresponsive and not breathing, according to a police report obtained by TMZ.
TMZ - A family friend revealed that Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem had experienced a difficult few weeks, including a previous incident that nearly claimed his life.
TMZ - The man was found beneath the ride, unresponsive and not breathing, according to a police report.
ABC News - Eyewitnesses described the events leading to the death, stating that the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster.
NBC News - Witnesses reported that the man struck parts of the ride multiple times before hitting the ground, with one witness stating, “He fell and hit the car three different times.”
CNN - The death occurred nearly two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced it will permanently close its world-famous ride X2, following a CNN investigation that exposed a long history of life-altering injuries and deaths linked to the roller coaster.
ABC News - The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications confirmed the death at the amusement park just outside Atlanta but was unable to immediately provide details.
NBC News - Cobb County Police Sgt. E. D. Smith said in a statement that the incident was reported just before 4 p.m.
Fox News - A fatal incident on the 200-foot-tall Goliath hypercoaster left passengers stranded before emergency personnel evacuated the ride at Six Flags Over Georgia.
TMZ - Reports indicate that the man hit the tracks multiple times as he fell.
CNN - The death occurred nearly two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster due to safety concerns.
CNN - Six Flags Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding stated that the decision to close the X2 roller coaster was made because “we believe it’s the right thing to do.”
CNN - Oerding emphasized that “Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously.”
NBC News - Witness Logan Conner reported, “We made direct eye contact with him” as he saw the man detach from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster.
NBC News - A witness noted that the man had been sitting with a child, and that the man’s blood ended up on their ride vehicle.
CNN - The death occurred nearly two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster due to safety concerns.
ABC News - The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
NBC News - Witnesses reported that the man fell and hit the car three different times before hitting the ground.
Fox News - The Goliath roller coaster is described as a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster.
TMZ - Reports indicate that the man hit the tracks multiple times as he fell.
CNN - The death comes nearly two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced it will permanently close its world-famous ride X2.
CNN - Two women ended up in the same Santa Clarita emergency room with brain injuries after riding X2 just six days apart in July.
CNN - Six Flags Over Georgia stated, “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones.”
ABC News - The park spokesperson added that they are providing support to the guests and team members affected.
NBC News - Witness Logan Conner reported, “The man started levitating in the air sideways,” as he saw the man detach from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster.
CNN - Aerial video showed other riders being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster after the incident.
ABC News - The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
NBC News - Witnesses reported that the man fell and hit the car three different times before hitting the ground.
Fox News - The Goliath roller coaster is described as a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster.
TMZ - Reports indicate that the man hit the tracks multiple times as he fell.
CNN - Six Flags Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding stated that the X2 roller coaster has “consistently passed a multitude of safety tests,” but the decision to close it was made due to concerns about guest confidence.
CNN - Allegations of injuries related to the X2 roller coaster date back more than a decade, with a recent CNN investigation revealing over a dozen reports of serious injuries and hospitalizations, including at least two deaths.
NBC News - Witnesses reported that the man fell and hit the car three different times before hitting the ground.
CNN - The death occurred nearly two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster due to safety concerns.
NBC News - Witness Logan Conner reported that he saw the man detach from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster, stating, “The man started levitating in the air sideways.”
NBC News - A witness noted that the man had been sitting with a child, and that the man’s blood ended up on their ride vehicle.
CNN - The incident involved a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
ABC News - The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on a Monday.
NBC News - Witnesses reported that the man struck parts of the ride multiple times before hitting the ground.
Fox News - The Goliath roller coaster is a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster.
TMZ - The man reportedly hit the tracks multiple times as he fell.
WHERE:
ABC News - The incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County, west of Atlanta.
NBC News - Six Flags is located about 10 miles west of downtown Atlanta.
WHEN:
ABC News - The incident occurred on a Monday at approximately 4 p.m.
WHY:
CNN - Six Flags Over Georgia expressed sadness over the incident and extended condolences to the guest's family.
HOW:
ABC News - Eyewitnesses described the harrowing events that led to the death, detailing the moments leading up to the fall.
ABC News - The park spokesperson stated they are providing support to the guests and team members affected by the incident.
ABC News - The park spokesperson added that they will not be releasing additional information at this time "out of respect for the family's privacy."
ABC News - The park team and local authorities responded immediately to the incident and are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation.
NBC News - Video from the scene showed riders exiting the roller coaster after it paused mid-ride.
Fox News - Emergency personnel evacuated passengers from the Goliath roller coaster after the incident.
ABC News - The park team and local authorities responded immediately to the incident and are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation.
ABC News - The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
ABC News - Officers assigned to the park and uniformed patrol officers responded to the scene.
NBC News - Emergency personnel evacuated riders from the Goliath roller coaster after the incident.
(UPDATED October 13, 2026 22:58 UTC)
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem has been identified as the man who tragically died after being found unresponsive beneath a ride, according to a police report obtained by TMZ. A family friend shared that Hassan had been going through a tough time recently, including a prior incident that almost took his life. Eyewitnesses recounted the distressing moments leading up to the fall, painting a vivid picture of the events that unfolded.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 21:00 UTC)
A tragic incident occurred at a theme park where a man was found unresponsive beneath the Goliath roller coaster after reportedly falling from the ride. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing moments leading up to the man's death, noting that he struck parts of the ride multiple times before hitting the ground. In response, the park spokesperson announced that they are offering support to guests and team members affected by this unfortunate event.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 18:01 UTC)
A tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia has resulted in a fatality on the Goliath hypercoaster, where passengers were left stranded before emergency personnel could evacuate the ride. The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications confirmed the death, although details are still emerging, with reports indicating that the man fell and hit the tracks multiple times. This incident comes shortly after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced the permanent closure of its X2 ride due to a history of serious injuries and fatalities linked to the roller coaster.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 17:04 UTC)
A tragic incident has occurred at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, where a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster, just weeks after the park announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster due to safety concerns. Witnesses reported that the man was riding with a child when the accident happened, and one witness described making direct eye contact with him as he detached from his seat, leaving blood on the ride vehicle. In light of this incident, the park's president stated that ride safety is a cornerstone of their business, and they are withholding further information out of respect for the family's privacy.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 15:04 UTC)
A tragic incident occurred at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, where a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster, which stands at an impressive 200 feet tall, hitting the car multiple times before reaching the ground. The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this event, and park officials are cooperating fully with local authorities. This incident comes just two weeks after the park announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster due to safety concerns.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 14:06 UTC)
A tragic development has emerged as a death has been reported just weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced the permanent closure of its iconic ride, X2. This follows an incident in July where two women suffered brain injuries after riding X2 just six days apart, leading to their hospitalization in a Santa Clarita emergency room. Eyewitness video captured the moment riders exited the roller coaster after it unexpectedly paused mid-ride.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 07:18 UTC)
Six Flags Over Georgia has expressed deep sadness over a tragic incident involving a guest at their park, extending heartfelt condolences to the family and friends affected. A spokesperson for the park confirmed that they are providing support to both guests and team members impacted by the event. Witness Logan Conner described a shocking moment when he saw a man detach from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster, stating, “The man started levitating in the air sideways,” as emergency personnel worked to evacuate passengers.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 03:09 UTC)
A man fell from the Goliath roller coaster, a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster, hitting the car and the tracks multiple times before reaching the ground. The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, while aerial footage captured the evacuation of other riders. Witnesses reported the harrowing details of the fall, which has raised significant concerns about safety on the ride.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 02:19 UTC)
Six Flags Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding announced that the X2 roller coaster will be closed, despite having consistently passed safety tests, due to concerns about guest confidence. This decision comes amid allegations of injuries related to the ride that date back more than a decade, with a recent investigation revealing over a dozen serious injury reports, including at least two fatalities. Following a recent incident where a man fell and struck a car multiple times before hitting the ground, park officials and local authorities are working together as the investigation unfolds.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 01:33 UTC)
A tragic incident at a Georgia amusement park has resulted in a man's death after he reportedly detached from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster, with a witness describing the horrifying moment as the man "started levitating in the air sideways." This occurred nearly two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster due to safety concerns. The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, which also involved the man sitting with a child, leaving blood on their ride vehicle.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 00:01 UTC)
A tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia has resulted in the death of a man, with several others injured after he reportedly fell from the Goliath roller coaster. Witnesses described seeing him strike parts of the ride multiple times before hitting the ground, while fellow parkgoers were stranded on the ride until emergency personnel evacuated them. Six Flags has expressed sadness over the event and extended condolences to the man's family.