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Six Flags Changes Halloween Show Name After Roller Coaster Death
Six Flags Over Georgia renamed its Halloween show after a man died on its Goliath roller coaster.
In brief
Six Flags Over Georgia renamed its Halloween show after a man died on its Goliath roller coaster. Six Flags Over Georgia shortened Dr. Fright's Dead Man's Party to Dr. Fright's Party following a fatal accident on its Goliath roller coaster. Originally reported by Complex.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia shortened Dr. Fright's Dead Man's Party to Dr. Fright's Party out of respect after a fatal accident on its Goliath roller coaster.
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem
Atlanta educator Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after investigators say he was ejected from the ride, while four children suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Family Account
Kariem's niece said he appeared to lose consciousness before his restraint came loose; state officials and police continue investigating, and Goliath remains closed without a reopening date.
Investigation Status
Georgia safety officials are now examining the coaster's equipment, operations and inspection records. Goliath passed its most recent state inspection on March 16 without any reported violations.
The takeaway
Six Flags Over Georgia shortened Dr. Fright's Dead Man's Party to Dr. Fright's Party following a fatal accident on its Goliath roller coaster.
