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Six Flags Closes 10 Coasters After Teacher's Death
Six Flags shuts 10 coasters following teacher's fatal fall at Georgia park.
In brief
Six Flags shuts 10 coasters following teacher's fatal fall at Georgia park. Six Flags temporarily closed 10 roller coasters after an Atlanta teacher died in a fall at Six Flags Over Georgia. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Teacher's fatal fall
Six Flags temporarily closed 10 roller coasters after an Atlanta teacher died in a fall at Six Flags Over Georgia.
“Mr. Kariem was deeply loved and respected, and his absence will be felt throughout our school community”
Teacher's background
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, served as an IT manager, technology teacher and robotics coach at Wesley International Academy for more than 12 years.
Police response
Officers found Kariem unresponsive and not breathing beneath the ride at approximately 3:58 p.m. Monday.
Incident details
Preliminary information indicates Kariem came out of his seat and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction.
Coasters closed
Six Flags closed Goliath at Georgia park and nine other coasters at six parks in the United States and Canada as a precaution.
Investigation ongoing
Cobb County police are investigating the circumstances and have not identified what caused Kariem to come out of his seat.
The takeaway
Six Flags temporarily closed 10 roller coasters after an Atlanta teacher died in a fall at Six Flags Over Georgia.
