Man Dies After Falling From Goliath Roller Coaster At Six Flags Over Georgia
A man has lost his life after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:58 p.m. local time, on Monday, October 12, when several people were reported injured, and one person d!ed, the Cobb County Police Department said in a statement.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” a Six Flags Over Georgia spokesperson said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected.”
The park said its team and local authorities responded immediately and that it was cooperating fully with the investigation.
The spokesperson added that the park would not share additional details at this time out of respect for the family’s privacy.
Witnesses described seeing the man fall from the coaster, according to WXIA. One witness told the outlet that the man appeared in photos taken during the ride before falling and striking the coaster several times.
“He was in our pictures,” the witness told the outlet. “He fell and hit the car three different times.”
The witness also said the man struck other riders before falling onto the roof of a haunted house attraction below, according to WXIA.
