Six Flags adding seat belts to Goliath rollercoaster following death
Summary
Six Flags will add seat belts to some of its rollercoasters after a man died falling from the Goliath ride in Georgia. The park is reviewing safety procedures and has temporarily closed several rides while investigations continue.Key Facts
- A 42-year-old man named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12.
- Four other riders were injured in the same incident.
- Six Flags’ CEO John Reilly said the company will add seat belts to Goliath and similar rides that currently use lap bars.
- Goliath and eight other rides at five different parks remain closed for safety checks.
- Independent engineers and ride inspectors have been hired to review safety at all Six Flags parks.
- Goliath is a high-speed rollercoaster that opened in 2006, with a top speed of 70 mph and steep drops.
- Six Flags has had other fatal incidents in the past, including deaths in 2011, 2013, and 2022.
- The company serves over 28 million visitors annually across 34 parks in North America.
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