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Six Flags Closes 9 Roller Coasters After Death
A man died after falling from Six Flags roller coaster, prompting temporary shutdowns of nine coasters across North America.
In brief
A man died after falling from Six Flags roller coaster, prompting temporary shutdowns of nine coasters across North America. Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters after a man died falling from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Man Dies Falling From Roller Coaster
A man died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
“It looked like he was hovering because the car was moving underneath him”
Six Flags Closes Nine Coasters
Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across North America after the death.
Man Was School Employee
The man, a 42-year-old school employee from Atlanta, died while riding Goliath.
Goliath Roller Coaster Details
Goliath has a first hill of 200 feet (61 meters) and no seat belts, using lap bars to restrain riders.
Investigation Underway
Police and Georgia’s Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner are investigating the incident.
Roller Coaster Safety Varies
Roller coaster safety oversight varies by state, with some parks exempt from state inspections.
Six Flags Shuts Down Coasters
Six Flags temporarily shut down roller coasters at six U.S. and Canadian parks, including Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
At a glance
Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters after a man died falling from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia.
