Man Dies After Falling From Goliath Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
An incident on the Goliath hypercoaster resulted in one fatality and several injuries, prompting an investigation and evacuation of the ride.
A man died Monday afternoon after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., according to the Cobb County Police Department.
Park officials confirmed the fatality and stated they are cooperating with authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. "We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today," a Six Flags spokesperson said in a statement. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected."
Emergency crews evacuated riders who were left stranded on the 200-foot-tall hypercoaster. Video circulating on social media showed people climbing down a staircase from the ride, which reaches speeds up to 70 mph.
One witness told local station WXIA that the man appeared in their souvenir photo as he fell. "He fell and hit the car three different times," the witness told the station.
The cause of the incident and when the ride will reopen have not yet been determined. The Goliath roller coaster features drops of 170 and 175 feet and can generate forces up to 4 Gs.