WSB-TV- Hassan Kariem, 42, died on Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- Just weeks before his death, Kariem and his daughter survived a car fire.
- Police say Kariem fell from the ride and hit several other riders before landing beneath it.
- Four people were taken to the hospital, and the ride was stopped with riders evacuated from one of the carts.
- Six Flags Over Georgia remains closed due to the offseason schedule and is expected to reopen on Friday.
- A family friend described Kariem as a fighter and an Atlanta Public Schools educator who was a cancer survivor and had survived a tough battle with COVID-19.
- Witnesses described the scene as something out of a horror movie.
Hassan Kariem, 42, tragically died on Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses described the scene as horrific, with Kariem hitting several riders before landing beneath the ride. Four others were hospitalized following the incident, which led to an immediate evacuation of the ride.12
Kariem was remembered as a fighter by friends, having survived cancer and a severe battle with COVID-19. Just weeks prior, he and his daughter escaped a car fire, showcasing his resilience. A family friend noted, “He has had many battles in his past”, highlighting his strength in overcoming adversity.8910
The roller coaster ride was halted after the incident, and the park, which was closed for the offseason, is set to reopen on Friday. The tragic event has raised concerns about safety measures at amusement parks, as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall. “It was like something out of a horror movie,” said a witness, emphasizing the shock and chaos that ensued. The community mourns the loss of a man who fought through so much, only to face this tragic end at a place meant for joy and entertainment.11
“Hassan Kariem, 42, an Atlanta Public Schools educator, was a cancer survivor who had also survived a tough battle with COVID-19. Police say he fell from the ride and hit several other riders before landing beneath it, and four people were taken to the hospital.”
