Six Flags closes some rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has temporarily closed several rides across its theme parks following a fatal accident on Monday in which a man was flung to his death from the Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. The closures affect 10 rides at some properties and nine rides according to other reports, implemented by the company out of an abundance of caution amid a string of recent incidents at its facilities.

The string of safety events has prompted broader public and media scrutiny regarding theme park safety standards. In the wake of the fatality, public discussion has turned toward examining statistical data to determine how frequently roller coaster injuries actually occur during amusement park operations.