A man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, a scene captured in a souvenir photo.
Immediate Response
Police confirmed one fatality and several injuries, but have not yet determined how the accident occurred.
Six Flags issued a statement expressing deep sadness and offering condolences to the victim’s family.
A witness said the man struck other riders as he fell, landing on the roof of a haunted house, and described seeing him in the ride’s souvenir pictures.
Witnesses reported that park staff checked the restraints before the ride began.
Park Cooperation
The park said its team and local authorities responded immediately and are cooperating fully with the investigation.
Six Flags declined to release further details out of respect for the family’s privacy.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m., and riders were evacuated from the coaster.
Background
A prior death on Goliath in 2006 involved a 45‑year‑old man who suffered a heart attack; authorities later found the coaster operating properly.
In August, The Daily Wire reported that the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain was linked to serious injuries and two deaths after a CNN investigation, leading to its permanent retirement in September.
