Six Flags parkgoer Hassan Kariem’s harrowing final moments before fatal Goliath roller coaster fall revealed
Key Points:
- Hassan Kariem, 42, fainted and was then ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, resulting in his death and injuries to four other parkgoers.
- Kariem’s niece, who was riding with him and celebrating her 13th birthday, reported that his safety latch came loose after he passed out during the ride.
- Authorities found Kariem unresponsive beneath the ride, and preliminary investigations indicate he struck other patrons before falling.
- Four children sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized; their identities are protected due to their juvenile status.
- The Goliath ride remains temporarily closed as investigations by Cobb County Police and Georgia safety officials continue, while the park itself is set to reopen.