Witnesses Describe Disturbing Details After Man Falls Out of Roller-Coaster at Six Flags
Six Flags shut down Goliath and nine similar coasters as investigators examine how a rider was thrown from his seat and killed.
- On Monday, Oct. 12, 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after being thrown from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta, striking other patrons before landing on a structure below.
- The 200-foot-tall Goliath reaches speeds of 70 mph and relies solely on lap latches for restraints. Georgia's Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is conducting an 'in-depth and comprehensive review' of what happened.
- Witness Nick Mendenhall, who had ridden Goliath minutes before, described the fall as 'slow-motion' and said he prayed, 'God, let this man stay in that car,' as the man was ejected during the final turn.
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has temporarily closed nine similar attractions across parks in the United States and Canada 'out of an abundance of caution,' according to a company spokesperson, while investigations continue.
- Federal law exempts major amusement parks from federal oversight, leaving regulation to individual states. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has repeatedly introduced legislation seeking to change these exemptions and establish federal safety standards.
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Attorney says fatal Six Flags roller coaster accident could raise broader safety questions as 9 rides close - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fatal roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia is raising questions about ride safety and potential liability as investigators work to determine how a rider was ejected from one of the park’s attractions. The man was killed Monday while riding Goliath, the tallest roller coaster [...]
After a person died falling off a roller coaster in Six Flags Georgia, the company temporarily shut down nine of these mechanical games in six amusement parks. According to research, the man got fired from his seat and beat other passengers before falling under the attraction, the police reported on Tuesday. “It was horrible to see,” said Summer Bates, who was in the park with her husband and his three children. “One thing I think will remain re…
Man who witnessed deadly roller-coaster fall at Six Flags prays it was 'just a freak accident'
Nick Mendenhall had just ridden the Goliath with his son about 15 minutes before the fatal fall, and was watching nearby when it happened. He told As It Happens guest host Dave Seglins what he saw
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