Man who died in Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster fall identified as 42-year-old Atlanta resident

A man tragically died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating the incident and several attractions have been closed as a precaution. The person who died after riding a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has been identified, Cobb County Police say.

Authorities and Six Flags did not identify the ride associated with the man's death, but local TV stations showed video of passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster. A Six Flags spokesperson said "we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation." Family told 11Alive's Chase Houle that Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was a passionate educator who loved his city.