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Six Flags opens Final Destination maze after death
Six Flags Magic Mountain will run Halloween maze despite death at Georgia park.
In brief
Six Flags Magic Mountain will run Halloween maze despite death at Georgia park. Six Flags Magic Mountain plans to open its Final Destination: Death’s Playground maze for Halloween after a man died falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Originally reported by LADbible.
Man dies at Six Flags
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, October 12.
“He also reportedly hit several other visitors as he fell.”
Investigation launched
Cobb County Police Department says Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck patrons before falling.
“Preliminary information gathered through witness and employee interviews indicates Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction.”
Six Flags Over Georgia response
Park says it will not share details about the incident but offers support to affected families and guests.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today.”
Goliath ride closed
Six Flags Over Georgia confirmed the Goliath roller coaster remains temporarily closed.
“Goliath remains temporarily closed.”
California park opens maze
Six Flags Magic Mountain will operate its Halloween Fright Fest programming including Final Destination: Death’s Playground maze.
“Six Flags Magic Mountain will operate its Fright Fest programming as scheduled.”
Public reaction
Some people called the maze 'distasteful' and said it should be scrapped due to the recent death.
“Bad taste for sure.”
At a glance
Six Flags Magic Mountain plans to open its Final Destination: Death’s Playground maze for Halloween after a man died falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
