Teacher Hassan Jihad identified as man who fell to his death from Georgia roller coaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old educator from the Atlanta area, has been identified as the man who died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, according to 11Alive.
Ibn Kariem fell from the 200-foot-tall attraction while riding with his son, according to reports. Witnesses described a horrifying scene, saying they made eye contact with him as he fell and saw him strike three different coaster cars before reaching the ground.
His family remembered him as a “passionate educator” who loved the Atlanta area and his city, according to 11Alive.
The fatal incident has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the fall. Further details about what led to the incident were not included in the available report.
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