Who Was Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem? Man Killed in Roller Coaster Fall
Summary
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old man from Atlanta, died after being thrown from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Police and fire safety officials are investigating the cause, and Six Flags has temporarily closed similar rides at other parks as a safety measure.Key Facts
- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was ejected from the roller coaster called Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- He was found under the ride, not breathing, and later died from the fall.
- Kariem hit other guests after being ejected; four other people were injured and taken to a hospital.
- The incident happened around 4 p.m. on Monday in Austell, Georgia.
- Police and the state's Insurance and Safety Fire office are investigating what caused the accident.
- Six Flags closed the Goliath ride and nine other similar roller coasters in parks across the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.
- Kariem was an educator at Wesley International Academy and was known for caring about family and community.
- Atlanta Public Schools expressed condolences to Kariem's family and the community.
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