# Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster

> Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster.
- Title: Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster
- Summary: Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster. Teacher Hassan Kariem, 42, died after passing out on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia…
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- Published: 2026-10-16T15:04:58+00:00
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## Teacher dies after plummeting from Six Flags rollercoaster
Teacher Hassan Kariem, 42, died after passing out on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia, his niece said.
## Niece claims teacher passed out before being ejected
Navi, 13, said Kariem 'passed out' before his latch snapped and he fell from the ride.
## Teacher was excited to share ride with niece
Kariem told Navi they would have fun on the coaster and asked her to hold his sunglasses.
## Kariem died after falling from roller coaster
Kariem plummeted to his death after being thrown from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster.
## Witnesses describe Kariem's fall
Witnesses said Kariem flew out of his seat and collided with the ride's metal frame multiple times.
## Roller coaster restraints made unusual noise
Witnesses reported the restraints made a 'weird clicking' noise, prompting staff to check them multiple times.
## Six Flags launches investigation
Six Flags launched an investigation into Kariem's death, checking lap bar restraints and safety sensors.
## Six Flags closes multiple coasters
Six Flags closed at least 11 roller coasters across the US and Canada after Kariem's death.
## Goliath roller coaster closed indefinitely
The Goliath roller coaster, the tallest in Georgia, was closed indefinitely after Kariem's death.
## Kariem was education technology professional
Kariem worked as an education technology professional at Wesley International Academy.
## Kariem was celebrating niece's birthday
Kariem was at the park to celebrate the 13th birthday of his fiancée's niece.
## Six Flags provides support for affected guests
Six Flags said it would provide support for anyone affected by the incident.
## Kariem's family hopes he had no pain
Kariem's family hopes he did not feel pain and remembers the last moment as happy.
## Goliath roller coaster reaches 70mph
The Goliath roller coaster reaches top speeds of 70mph and climbs over 200 feet in the air.
## Six Flags has similar coasters closed
Six Flags closed other coasters with similar restraints, including Raging Bull and Nitro.
## Kariem's death prompts safety concerns
Kariem's death has raised safety concerns about roller coaster restraints across the US.
## Key takeaway

Teacher Hassan Kariem, 42, died after passing out on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia, his niece said.