More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall
Investigators say 10 of the closed coasters share a similar restraint system as Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath, which lacked backup restraints.
- On Monday, 42-year-old school employee Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting police and state regulators to investigate the fatal incident.
- SeaWorld Orlando and La Ronde in Montreal confirmed Thursday they temporarily closed rides, bringing the total number of halted roller coasters to 12 following safety concerns.
- Photos show 10 of the closed coasters use 'clamshell' restraints, which lack backup systems, while manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard declined to answer questions about the shutdowns.
- Consultant Dennis Speigel noted similar restraint systems likely prompted the closures, stating, "Obviously it was something with the restraint," as investigators determine the cause.
- Six Flags faces a 2025 class-action lawsuit alleging deferred maintenance, and attorney Timothy Loranger, who represented a family in a 2022 fatal case, called the closures a "positive step.
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Amusement parks close roller coasters after fatal accident in Georgia. They investigate flaws in fastening systems. 11 attractions are closed as a precaution. Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard under scrutiny. Six Flags is expected to reopen, but without Goliath.
More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park - WXXV News 25
By RUSS BYNUM and SUDHIN THANAWALA ATLANTA (AP) — A growing number of amusement parks have shut down roller coasters as police and state regulators investigate what caused a man to fall out of his seat and plummet to his death at a Georgia park. Sea World Orlando in Florida and La Ronde theme park in Montreal, Canada, confirmed on...
More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall
Sea World Orlando in Florida and La Ronde theme park in Montreal, Canada, confirmed on Thursday they had temporarily closed rides, bringing the total number of roller coasters halted to 12.
Universal Studios Roller Coaster Closure Follows Fatal Six Flags Accident
A Universal Studios Japan roller coaster closure has become a concern for guests following a fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia, where a passenger was ejected from Goliath on October 12, 2026. Attention has turned to Hollywood Dream – The Ride at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan, as other parks temporarily suspend similar …
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