Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem Named in Fatal Six Flags Over Georgia Goliath Fall

Kariem Identified After the Fatal Fall

The man who died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has been identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem. Kariem worked as an IT manager and taught technology for Atlanta Public Schools. The report says he fell from one of the park’s largest and most recognizable attractions and struck other riders during the fall. Aerial footage later showed riders being evacuated from the attraction.

Witnesses Describe a Horrific Scene

Witness Cody Alcorn told local outlets that Kariem “fell and hit the car three different times.” Alcorn also said the victim appeared in the souvenir photo taken during the ride, adding, “He was in our pictures.” Another rider described seeing Kariem hit a girl two rows ahead near the point where ride photos are taken. She said blood splattered over riders and that Kariem’s body landed behind one of the park’s haunted attractions. These accounts describe a horrifying scene, while remaining witness descriptions of what happened.

Rider Raises Questions About the Restraint

The same rider also raised a concern about the ride’s seats. She told WSB-TV that the restraint appeared to “unlock and lock” and kept clicking as if it were unlocking and relocking. That account is serious, but it is not an official finding that the restraint failed or caused the fall. The available report does not include a confirmed explanation for what happened. A witness can describe what she saw and heard, while an official determination requires evidence beyond a single account.

Riders Evacuated From Goliath

WSB-TV’s NewsChopper 2 aerial footage showed riders being evacuated from the Goliath after the incident. The report also says Kariem’s wife watched her husband plunge from the ride, adding another painful detail to an already devastating event. The initial account identifies Kariem and records witness descriptions, but it does not provide further details about any official review, safety inspection, or next steps. It does identify a man who worked as an IT manager and teacher before his fatal fall.

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