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Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster
Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster.
In brief
Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster. Teacher Hassan Kariem, 42, died after passing out on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia, his niece said. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster
Teacher Hassan Kariem, 42, died after passing out on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia, his niece said.
Niece claims teacher passed out before being ejected
Navi, 13, said Kariem 'passed out' before his latch snapped and he fell from the ride.
Teacher was excited to share ride with niece
Kariem told Navi they would have fun on the coaster and asked her to hold his sunglasses.
Kariem died after falling from roller coaster
Kariem plummeted to his death after being thrown from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster.
Witnesses describe Kariem's fall
Witnesses said Kariem flew out of his seat and collided with the ride's metal frame multiple times.
Roller coaster restraints made unusual noise
Witnesses reported the restraints made a 'weird clicking' noise, prompting staff to check them multiple times.
Six Flags launches investigation
Six Flags launched an investigation into Kariem's death, checking lap bar restraints and safety sensors.
Six Flags closes multiple coasters
Six Flags closed at least 11 roller coasters across the US and Canada after Kariem's death.
Goliath roller coaster closed indefinitely
The Goliath roller coaster, the tallest in Georgia, was closed indefinitely after Kariem's death.
Kariem was education technology professional
Kariem worked as an education technology professional at Wesley International Academy.
Kariem was celebrating niece's birthday
Kariem was at the park to celebrate the 13th birthday of his fiancée's niece.
Six Flags provides support for affected guests
Six Flags said it would provide support for anyone affected by the incident.
Kariem's family hopes he had no pain
Kariem's family hopes he did not feel pain and remembers the last moment as happy.
Goliath roller coaster reaches 70mph
The Goliath roller coaster reaches top speeds of 70mph and climbs over 200 feet in the air.
Six Flags has similar coasters closed
Six Flags closed other coasters with similar restraints, including Raging Bull and Nitro.
Kariem's death prompts safety concerns
Kariem's death has raised safety concerns about roller coaster restraints across the US.
What to remember
Teacher Hassan Kariem, 42, died after passing out on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia, his niece said.
