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Six Flags making change to ‘Goliath’ coaster after dad fell to his death from 200-foot ride

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Erickson, J. (2026, October 24). Six Flags making change to ‘Goliath’ coaster after dad fell to his death from 200-foot ride. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/24/us-news/six-flags-making-change-to-goliath-coaster-after-dad-fell-to-his-death-from-200-foot-ride/

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Six Flags is implementing seat belts on its Goliath roller coaster following the fatal accident involving Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who fell from the 200-foot-tall ride at Six Flags Over Georgia in October. President and CEO John Reilly announced safety improvements including seat belts for similar coasters after Kariem was hurled off during a ride, striking the coaster cars multiple times before his death. The Goliath roller coaster, which reaches speeds of 70 mph, has been closed pending safety reviews; additionally, eight other rides across five parks were also temporarily shut down as a precautionary measure.

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced on October 24, 2026, that it will add seat belts to Goliath, a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Georgia, following the death of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old teacher who was ejected from the ride on October 12. The accident also injured four other riders. Goliath uses a U-shaped "clamshell" lap bar restraint system but will now incorporate additional seat belts for enhanced safety.

The incident led to temporary closures of nine roller coasters across five Six Flags parks, including Goliath and Raging Bull in different locations. The park's CEO, John Reilly, emphasized the company’s commitment to safety and stated that ride operators undergo extensive training programs. An independent review of safety procedures for all attractions is also underway.

The decision to add seat belts has raised concerns about potential delays at rides due to the extra time needed for passengers to secure themselves with both lap bars and seat belts, as noted by an expert from ThemeParkInsider.com.

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Six Flags is adding seat belts to its towering Goliath roller coaster after a beloved father plunged to his death during a horrifying ride. asserted

father → add → ride

Six Flags President and CEO John Reilly announced the added safety measure on Friday, following the Oct. 12 death of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, who fell from the 200-foot-tall thrill ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. The Atlanta teacher was riding the massive coaster when he was suddenly hurled from the speeding attraction, according to police and witness accounts. uncertain

he → announce → accounts

In a particularly gruesome account, one eyewitness claimed Kariem struck the cars of the coaster three times as he fell, leaving stunned riders screaming and covered in blood. asserted

he → claim → blood

He was pronounced dead at the scene. asserted

He → pronounce → scene

Four kids injured in the accident were rushed to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, according to cops. uncertain

kids → injure → cops

The terrifying Goliath ride, which lasts about 3.5 minutes, reaches speeds of roughly 70 mph and towers 200 feet above the park. asserted

which → last → park

At the time of the incident, riders were secured by padded, U-shaped “clamshell” lap bars that lock across their thighs — rather than seat belts. asserted

that → secure → thighs

The shocking tragedy has now prompted Six Flags to announce additional safety precautions, including seat belts on Goliath and other coasters equipped with similar restraints. asserted

tragedy → prompt → restraints

“What happened has deeply affected all of us at Six Flags,” Reilly wrote in a press release after the horrific accident, stressing that the company’s commitment to safety demands “constant vigilance and determination to continually improve.” “We are reinforcing safety precautions at our parks and taking additional measures, including adding seat belts on Goliath and other coasters with a similar restraint,” he announced. asserted

he → happen → restraint

“I know trust is earned through actions and not words. asserted

trust → know → actions

As CEO of Six Flags, I take that responsibility personally.” While the Georgia amusement park is currently open, Goliath has been shuttered “pending necessary safety reviews and clearances,” the CEO announced. asserted

CEO → take → reviews

“We have engaged independent engineers and ride inspection specialists to comprehensively review current safety procedures across our entire portfolio of rides and attractions, across all of our parks,” Reilly said. asserted

Reilly → engage → parks

Reilly added that eight additional rides at five other parks were also closed “out of an abundance of caution.” asserted

rides → add → caution

“Our hearts remain with the family and loved ones of Hassan Kariem, those injured, and everyone impacted by the tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia,” he said. asserted

he → remain → Georgia

Six Flags making change to ‘Goliath’ coaster after dad fell to his death from 200-foot ride

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