Six Flags set to welcome visitors days after dad’s fatal roller coaster plunge

15 Oct 2026 • 10:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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Six Flags set to welcome visitors days after dad’s fatal roller coaster plunge

  • Six Flags Over Georgia is set to reopen four days after 42-year-old teacher Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died when he was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster.
  • The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the incident after witnesses reported that Kariem fell from the 200-foot-tall ride on Monday and struck other passengers.
  • Goliath remains temporarily closed while park president Richard Pretlow thanked guests for their patience and reaffirmed the park's commitment to safety.
  • Kariem, who taught at Wesley International Academy in Atlanta, was remembered fondly by former students for his patience and warm demeanor.
  • The tragedy follows recent legal trouble for Six Flags after more than 100 people alleged traumatic brain injuries from the X2 ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California.

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