“FOUR CHILDREN WERE ALSO INJURED” — NEW DETAILS EMERGE AFTER FATHER OF TWO DIES IN SIX FLAGS ROLLER COASTER TRAGEDY

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was remembered as a devoted father and cherished educator. Now, police have confirmed that four children were also injured in the horrifying incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

A day that should have been filled with family celebrations turned into a tragedy at Six Flags Over Georgia, as new details emerge about the fatal incident involving the Goliath roller coaster.

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta resident and father of two, died on October 12, 2026, after being ejected from the ride. Authorities have now confirmed that four children were also injured during the incident and taken to local hospitals.

According to police, the children sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Their names and further identifying details have not been released because they are minors.

While investigators continue working to establish exactly what happened, a family is grieving the loss of a man remembered for his warmth, resilience and dedication to others.

FOUR CHILDREN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

The Cobb County Police Department confirmed that four young passengers were injured during the incident on the Goliath roller coaster.

Officials said all four were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, although authorities have not released further medical details.

Investigators previously reported that Hassan was ejected from the moving ride, struck other riders and then fell beneath the attraction.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet announced a final determination of what caused him to fall from the coaster.

A FAMILY OUTING ENDED IN HEARTBREAK

According to reports, Hassan was visiting the amusement park with relatives to celebrate his niece’s birthday.

What should have been a joyful occasion became an unimaginable loss for those who were there.

The tragedy has also affected other visitors and park employees who witnessed the incident or were involved in the emergency response.

Six Flags Over Georgia expressed condolences to Hassan’s family and said it was cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.

REMEMBERING HASSAN JIHAD IBN KARIEM

Beyond the headlines, Hassan was known as a valued member of Atlanta’s education community.

He worked as an IT manager at Wesley International Academy and had previously worked in technology support and education.

Friends and people who knew the family described a man who had overcome serious personal challenges. Reports said he had survived cancer and COVID-19, and that he and his daughter had also survived a car fire just weeks before his death.

His loss has left loved ones and colleagues mourning a man whose life touched people in both his family and professional circles.

THE ROLLER COASTER REMAINS CLOSED

Six Flags Over Georgia is scheduled to reopen on October 16, but the Goliath roller coaster will remain temporarily closed while investigations continue. No reopening date for the attraction has been announced.

Authorities are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident. The findings will be important in understanding what happened and whether any safety or operational issues contributed to the tragedy.

For Hassan’s loved ones, however, the investigation comes alongside the painful reality of losing someone who meant so much to them.

A father, an educator and a beloved family member — Hassan’s life was more than the tragedy that took it. As investigators search for answers, his family and community are left to grieve a loss that cannot be measured in headlines.

Sources

• PEOPLE — Police reveal four children were injured in the Six Flags incident
• Cobb County Police Department — Official investigation update
• ABC News — Atlanta school worker dies after falling from Six Flags roller coaster

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