Man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia sat next to niece on Goliath ride, brother-in-law says
A man died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia while riding with his niece. The family is awaiting the results of an official investigation into the incident, while the park plans to reopen as scheduled.
Why it matters
This incident raises significant safety concerns regarding amusement park ride maintenance and operational protocols.
ATLANTA -- Hassan Kariem 's family is remembering him as a dedicated father, husband, and brother.
"He loved everything about Atlanta. He loved kids. He loved technology," said Joshua Nelson, Kariem's brother-in-law.
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Kariem's wife and daughter, along with his niece, all went to Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday to celebrate a birthday. Kariem's daughter was turning 13 years old.
"His last words were to my daughter, and they were, 'This is my favorite ride. I'm so excited to be here,'" Nelson said.
Investigators say Kariem was ejected from the Goliath coaster and fell to his death on Monday. Nelson says his daughter sat right next to Kariem.
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