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Six Flags signals Goliath roller coaster will reopen - with seat belts - after fatal fall at Georgia park
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Six Flags will add seat belts to Goliath and other similar roller coasters following the death of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who fell from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12; the ride remains closed pending safety reviews.
- CEO John Reilly stated the company is reinforcing safety measures, engaging independent engineers for safety evaluations, and temporarily closing Goliath and eight other rides across five parks as a precaution.
- Preliminary investigations indicate Kariem was ejected from the ride, striking other riders before falling; authorities are reviewing safety compliance and equipment as part of an ongoing investigation.
- Despite the incident, Six Flags Over Georgia reopened for Halloween events with Goliath closed, and safety inspections show the coaster had passed recent annual checks with no major violations.
- Six Flags emphasizes its commitment to safety through comprehensive operator training and pledged to take appropriate actions based on investigation findings to restore guest trust.
