Six Flags to reopen Goliath rollercoaster – but now with seatbelts after recent rider death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to reopen its Goliath rollercoaster following a temporary closure prompted by the death of 42-year-old rider Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem earlier this month. The park announced that it will install seatbelts on the ride as an additional safety measure before resuming operations.

The decision to modify the coaster follows the fatal incident in which Ibn Kariem fell from the ride. The park had suspended the attraction immediately after the event to conduct an investigation and implement the new safety protocols.