The Brief Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, died following an ejection from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Reports indicate Kariem struck other park patrons during the fall before landing unresponsive beneath the attraction. The Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit has launched an active investigation into the incident.



Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta resident, died Monday afternoon after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, striking other park patrons before falling to the ground below.

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What we know:

Officers working at the park responded to the scene at approximately 3:58 p.m. and located Kariem beneath the attraction, according to Cobb County Police Department. He was unresponsive and not breathing. Officers immediately secured the area and called in the Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit to lead the investigation.

Preliminary interviews with witnesses and park employees indicate that Kariem was thrown from the coaster, struck other patrons as he was ejected, and fell beneath the ride. Police confirmed that Kariem's next of kin have been notified.

Victim was an Atlanta educator

Kariem was an employee of the Atlanta Public Schools system, which sent FOX 5 Atlanta a statement. According to his LinkedIn profile, he worked as a technology teacher for Wesley International Academy. APS sent the following statement to FOX 5 Atlanta:

Atlanta Public Schools extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Kariem. He was a cherished member of the Wesly International Academy and APS families whose presence and impact will be deeply missed by our students, staff, and all those whose lives he touched. Our thoughts are with everyone mourning his loss during this difficult time.

Kariem was also very active on social media, with accounts on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. He often posted about food, restaurants and the community.

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