The man who became detached from a roller coaster and then died at Six Flags Over Georgia has been formally identified by his relatives as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, an educator from Atlanta .
Following the incident, his family provided a photograph to media outlets, as reported by 11Alive.
He held a position at Wesley International Academy within the Atlanta Public Schools system and was characterized as a dedicated instructor who demonstrated genuine affection for his community and demonstrated commitment to reuniting families, according to the report. Following the incident, Six Flags Over Georgia said, “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. Hassan’s son was reportedly sitting next to him at the time of tragic incident,
On Monday, a visitor at Six Flags Over Georgia witnessed a fall from the Goliath attraction, allegedly making contact with the track structure on multiple occasions before coming to rest atop an adjacent haunted house structure with numerous bystanders witnessing the incident with considerable distress.
