Police identify Atlanta father who died after falling from Six Flags rollercoaster
Authorities identified Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem as the man who died after being ejected from a ride at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.
Victim details and background
Kariem was 42 years old when he passed away following the accident. He worked as an IT manager for Atlanta Public Schools before the incident occurred. His family stated that he had previously survived two bouts of cancer.
Investigation and park response
Cobb County Police confirmed that officers responded to the scene just before 16:00 local time on Monday. Witnesses and video footage suggest the Goliath coaster was involved in the incident involving multiple injuries. Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rides across North America as a precautionary measure while the investigation continues.
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