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Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator

The Guardian US · October 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM

Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was a father of 10-year-old daughter, and overcame two bouts of cancer, his family says Police on Tuesday identified the victim of the fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta.

Kariem fell to his death after being ejected from his seat and several others were injured in an incident involving a rollercoaster at the theme park.

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