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Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator

Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator

Summary

A man named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. He was a father and worked as an educator in Atlanta. Authorities are investigating the accident, which also injured others.

Key Facts

  • The victim was 42 years old and from Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Kariem fell from a rollercoaster and died at the theme park.
  • Video shows the evacuation happening on the Goliath rollercoaster, though this is not officially confirmed.
  • Kariem had a 10-year-old daughter and worked as a technology teacher and IT manager.
  • He had survived two cancers and recently escaped unharmed from a car fire with his daughter.
  • Police are investigating how the accident happened and the condition of other injured riders.
  • Six Flags temporarily closed nine rollercoasters at six parks after the incident.
  • The closure follows recent incidents and lawsuits related to injuries and deaths on other theme park rides.
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