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Fatal Georgia Coaster Crash Exposes Years of Six Flags Safety Negligence

A fatal ejection from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12, 2026, has triggered a nationwide safety review. The incident, which killed 42-year-old educator Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, highlights a pattern of deferred maintenance and mechanical failures across the company's parks. While Six Flags has temporarily closed similar rides in seven states, records reveal a history of injuries and structural issues that preceded the tragedy.