A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in suburban Atlanta while riding with his son. Witnesses reported seeing him levitate off his seat and make eye contact before plunging onto the roof of a haunted house attraction, splattering blood on other riders.
Key Takeaways
A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia while riding with his son. Witnesses reported seeing him levitate off his seat before plunging onto a haunted house roof.
- Man fell from Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
- Witnesses saw him levitate and make eye contact before the fall
- Incident occurred around 4pm local time on Monday
- Six Flags closed similar rides at other parks as a precaution
- This is at least the seventh death at the Georgia park
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witness Accounts | 1 Difference | Majority reports witnesses saw the man levitate; one witness initially uncertain | ▼ |
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, GA | |
| Time Of Incident | Broad Agreement | Around 4pm local time on Monday | |
| Ride Involved | Broad Agreement | Goliath roller coaster | |
| Number Of Deaths At Park | Broad Agreement | At least seven deaths recorded at Six Flags Over Georgia. |
Witness Accounts
▼Majority reports witnesses saw the man levitate; one witness initially uncertain
Incident Location
Broad AgreementSix Flags Over Georgia in Austell, GA
Time Of Incident
Broad AgreementAround 4pm local time on Monday
Ride Involved
Broad AgreementGoliath roller coaster
Number Of Deaths At Park
Broad AgreementAt least seven deaths recorded at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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First responders were called to the scene around 4pm local time on Monday, according to officials. The Goliath roller coaster has been temporarily closed, and Six Flags has also shut down similar rides at other parks "out of an abundance of caution." An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Witnesses described seeing the man suddenly plummet from the roller coaster, striking parts of the ride multiple times as he fell. One witness, Logan Conner, told WXIA that they made direct eye contact with the man as he levitated in the air sideways. The Goliath roller coaster reaches top speeds of 70mph and climbs over 200 feet in the air.
Six Flags released a statement expressing condolences to the victim's family and confirming cooperation with local authorities. Cobb County Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid called the incident a "terrible tragedy" and asked the public to keep the family and those affected in their thoughts. This marks at least the seventh death at the Georgia park, according to the Doan Law Firm.
According to PBS News, officials have not confirmed how the man died Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta. No information has been released about the condition of several others who were hurt. Cobb County Police Department major crimes unit detectives are investigating.
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