Six Flags said it will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and has brought in independent engineers and ride safety experts to review procedures across its parks. The announcement came less than two weeks after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta died after being ejected from his seat on the coaster.
WHO:Six Flags
WHAT:Six Flags announced it will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and review safety procedures across its parks.
WHEN:Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
WHERE:Georgia, USA
WHY:Six Flags announced the added safeguard after a rider died after being ejected from the coaster; the company also said it is reviewing park safety procedures.
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