Man Dies After Fall From Goliath Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia; Four Others Injured
AUSTELL, Ga. — A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County, outside Atlanta, at about 3:58 p.m. on Oct. 12, and several other guests were injured. The Cobb County Police Department confirmed to USA TODAY that one person died and several were hurt, and police are investigating the cause.
Atlanta stations WSB and 11 Alive reported that witnesses said the man was ejected from his car and struck the ride structure three times as he fell; four other guests were injured. Riders stranded on the coaster were evacuated in groups. Six Flags said it was “deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” is cooperating fully with authorities, and would not release further details out of respect for the family's privacy.
Goliath, which opened in 2006, stands 200 feet tall and reaches speeds of 70 mph, making it one of the park's signature attractions. The cause of the accident has not been announced, and the investigation is ongoing.
Source: USA TODAY
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