Six Flags Adding Seat Belts To Goliath And Similar Coasters After Death
Six Flags said it will add seat belts to the Goliath roller coaster and other rides with similar clamshell restraints after a rider was ejected and killed on October 12 at Six Flags Over Georgia.[1]
CEO John Reilly announced on October 23 that seat belts will be installed on Goliath and on other coasters that use the same clamshell restraints.[1] Six Flags has temporarily closed eight other Bolliger & Mabillard coasters at five parks in the U.S. and Canada while safety reviews proceed.[1] The company said independent engineers and inspectors have been brought in to review safety procedures across Six Flags parks.[1]
On October 12, 2026, 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was ejected and killed on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the accident, though witnesses described the victim rising from his seat before he was ejected.
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- On October 12, 2026, 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was ejected and killed on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, CEO John Reilly announced Six Flags will add seat belts to Goliath and other coasters using similar clamshell restraints.
- Six Flags has temporarily closed eight additional Bolliger & Mabillard coasters at five other parks in the U.S. and Canada while safety reviews proceed.
- Independent engineers and inspectors have been enlisted to review safety procedures for all rides across Six Flags parks.
- Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the Georgia accident, though witnesses described the victim rising from his seat before being ejected.
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