Six Flags to reopen Goliath rollercoaster – but now with seatbelts after recent rider death
Summary
Six Flags plans to add seatbelts to the Goliath rollercoaster at its Georgia park before it reopens. The move follows the death of 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who fell from the ride; state authorities are investigating.Key Facts
- Kariem was thrown from his seat and struck the ride’s other cars as he fell.
- The Goliath descends 165 feet, followed by a second drop of 180 feet.
- Six Flags temporarily closed Goliath and eight rides at five other parks after the incident.
- CEO John Reilly said seatbelts will also be added to coasters with similar restraints, but Six Flags has not listed which rides are affected.
- Six Flags commissioned an independent review of safety procedures for all its attractions.
- Six Flags faces a lawsuit over alleged injuries on its X2 ride at Magic Mountain.
- Six Flags permanently closed X2 in September.
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