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Six Flags Rides Inspected Before Season, Commissioner Says
Georgia insurance commissioner confirms rides were inspected before season after fatal fall.
In brief
Georgia insurance commissioner confirms rides were inspected before season after fatal fall. Georgia's insurance commissioner stated rides at Six Flags Over Georgia were inspected before the season after a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner
Commissioner John King said his office inspected all rides before the park season started.
“Our very professional inspectors have inspected every one of those before the park season even started”
Fatal Fall at Six Flags
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, fell from the Goliath roller coaster on Oct 12.
“He was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction”
Ongoing Investigation
Cobb County police and the commissioner's office are both investigating the incident.
“The Cobb County Police Department’s major crimes unit is also investigating the Oct. 12 death”
The takeaway
Georgia's insurance commissioner stated rides at Six Flags Over Georgia were inspected before the season after a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster.
