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Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable

Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable

Summary

A man named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. His family is asking if the death could have been avoided while authorities continue to investigate what happened.

Key Facts

  • Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta.
  • He was riding the ride with his niece during a birthday trip when the accident happened.
  • Kariem's niece said he passed out during the ride before he fell when his safety latch came loose.
  • Kariem was a teacher and father of a 10-year-old daughter.
  • Georgia police are investigating the incident through the Cobb County Major Crimes Unit.
  • Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rollercoasters at six parks in the U.S. after the accident.
  • Kariem’s family is questioning whether the accident could have been prevented.
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