# Six Flags Changes Halloween Show Name After Roller Coaster Death

> Six Flags Over Georgia renamed its Halloween show after a man died on its Goliath roller coaster.
- Title: Six Flags Changes Halloween Show Name After Roller Coaster…
- Summary: Six Flags Over Georgia renamed its Halloween show after a man died on its Goliath roller coaster. Six Flags Over Georgia shortened Dr. Fright's Dead Man's…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/life/a/maggie-ekberg/six-flags-georgia-dead-mans-party-name-change-goliath-death
- Published: 2026-10-17T16:20:03.62+00:00
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- Topics: six flags over georgia, goliath roller coaster, halloween show, dead man's party, fatal accident, roller coaster accident, culture, music
## Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia shortened Dr. Fright's Dead Man's Party to Dr. Fright's Party out of respect after a fatal accident on its Goliath roller coaster.
## Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem
Atlanta educator Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after investigators say he was ejected from the ride, while four children suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
## Family Account
Kariem's niece said he appeared to lose consciousness before his restraint came loose; state officials and police continue investigating, and Goliath remains closed without a reopening date.
## Investigation Status
Georgia safety officials are now examining the coaster's equipment, operations and inspection records. Goliath passed its most recent state inspection on March 16 without any reported violations.
## Key takeaway

Six Flags Over Georgia shortened Dr. Fright's Dead Man's Party to Dr. Fright's Party following a fatal accident on its Goliath roller coaster.