Six Flags has temporarily shut nine additional roller coasters at six parks after Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died following an incident involving Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags acted 'out of an abundance of caution,' a spokesperson said. Officials said the closed rides are like Goliath, which uses only a lap bar.
A relative told ABC News that Kariem was at the park on Monday for his niece's birthday. Reports said his son was seated beside him. Cobb County Police said he was 'ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction.' No one has said what went wrong, and state and county officials are investigating.
