# 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.
- Title: Six Flags Closes 9 Roller Coasters After Death · HuffPost
- Summary: A man died after falling from Six Flags roller coaster, prompting temporary shutdowns of nine coasters across North America. Six Flags temporarily closed…
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- Source: HuffPost — https://huffpost.com/entry/six-flags-roller-coaster-death_n_6aceddf7e4b0e26c18d0a3d5
- Published: 2026-10-14T01:45:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: six flags, goliath, roller coaster, death, six flags over georgia, atlanta, roller coasters, amusement parks, safety inspections, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters after a man died falling from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia.