Guest dies after falling from Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath coaster, park evacuated
A rider was killed when he fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting an immediate evacuation of the attraction.
On Monday, a patron fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and later died after hitting the train several times. Witnesses captured the moment on a souvenir photo, and nearby riders reported hearing a scream as the train stopped at the station. Employees quickly evacuated the remaining guests, moving them four at a time onto an adjacent stairwell.
A Six Flags representative offered sympathy to the victim's family and confirmed cooperation with local investigators. The Goliath, a Bolliger and Mobiliar-manufactured ride opened in 2006, accelerates to 70 mph and climbs 200 feet. The cause of the fatal fall remains under review.
Why it matters
The death highlights safety concerns for high-speed amusement rides and may affect park operations and regulations.
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