# Six Flags Rides Inspected Before Season, Commissioner Says

> Georgia insurance commissioner confirms rides were inspected before season after fatal fall.
- Title: Six Flags Rides Inspected Before Season, Commissioner Says
- Summary: Georgia insurance commissioner confirms rides were inspected before season after fatal fall. Georgia's insurance commissioner stated rides at Six Flags Over…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/14/six-flags-over-georgia-rides-were-inspected-before-season-commissioner-says-after-fatal-fall
- Published: 2026-10-14T21:11:36.132+00:00
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- Topics: georgia insurance commissioner, six flags over georgia, goliath roller coaster, hassan jihad ibn kariem, cobb county police, amusement park safety, news, local
## 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
## Key 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.