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Man who died falling from Six Flags roller coaster was celebrating niece’s birthday, relative says
WSB-TV • • general
Key Points:
- Hassan Kariem tragically died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia while celebrating his niece’s birthday, falling mid-ride and striking other patrons before landing unresponsive beneath the attraction.
- Kariem was a beloved educator and IT manager with over a decade of service at Wesley International Academy in Atlanta Public Schools, remembered fondly by family and students.
- Six Flags Over Georgia plans to reopen on Friday as investigations continue into the cause of the incident.
- Family members have requested that people stop sharing images of the accident, describing them as degrading and insensitive.
- Authorities and state investigators are actively seeking answers about the roller coaster mishap, while the community mourns the loss.
