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Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after being ejected from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, an incident witnessed by his niece during a family birthday trip.
- Family members questioned whether the death could have been prevented, with accounts suggesting Kariem may have fainted before his safety latch came loose.
- Kariem was an educator and father, remembered fondly by his family who hoped he did not suffer in his final moments.
- Georgia authorities and the Cobb County police major crimes unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- Following the death, Six Flags temporarily closed nine rollercoasters across six US amusement parks as a safety precaution.
