Mableton, GA: Police say Atlanta man, 42, thrown from Goliath coaster at Six Flags; 4 hurt

Credit: Danny / Any County News · Source: Cobb County Police Department statement via WSB-TV and Atlanta News First, Oct. 12, 2026.

MABLETON, GA - A rider died and four other people were hurt after an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia just before 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, according to Cobb County Police. Police identified the man who died as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, and said he was thrown from his seat, struck other riders and landed below the ride.

Cobb police Major Crimes detectives and the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire are investigating. Riders told WSB-TV they were stuck on the ride for more than an hour before crews brought them down four at a time. Six Flags says it is cooperating fully and temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters at six parks out of an abundance of caution, according to a company spokesperson quoted by AP. Cobb Commission Chair Lisa Cupid said next of kin have been notified.

Sources: Cobb County Police Department; Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire; Six Flags; Cobb County Chair Lisa Cupid; WSB-TV; AP; GPB. Photo: WSB-TV (NewsChopper2).

Sources: Cobb County Police Department statement via WSB-TV/Atlanta News First, Oct 12 2026 · WSB-TV, Oct 12-13 2026 · Atlanta News First, Oct 12 2026 · Six Flags statement, Oct 12 2026

Images: WSB-TV NewsChopper2 aerials of Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia, Oct. 12, 2026 (no identifiable faces). No AI-generated images.

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