Nine Six Flags Roller Coasters Shut Down After Fatal Incident

Nine Six Flags roller coasters across North America were temporarily shut down after a man was fatally ejected from his seat on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Investigators are looking into the cause.

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation currently operates 34 properties across North America, including 20 amusement parks, and 14 separate water parks. Now, the entertainment giant is looking to expand even further, with plans to add seven more properties across the U.S. and Canada as it continues to grow its Thrill Capital of the World brand.

The company's amusement parks span multiple locations across North America. These parks are located in Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, with two parks each in California and Texas, plus one in Mexico.

Following a recent tragedy at Six Flags Over Georgia, nine similar roller coasters at Six Flags parks across North America have been temporarily shut down as a precaution.

Man Thrown From Seat on Six Flags Roller Coaster

According to WOOD TV8, A father visiting Six Flags Over Georgia with his family got in line for Goliath, the park’s tallest roller coaster, standing 200 feet tall. Tragically, the father was ejected from his seat while the ride was in motion and fell to his death as horrified witnesses looked on.

Nick Mendenhall, who witnessed the incident, said, "It looked like he was hovering because the car was moving underneath him."

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Goliath doesn’t have seat belts. Instead, it uses a lap bar that comes down over riders’ legs and waist to keep them secure during the ride. The coaster features a series of hills and sharp turns, but it doesn’t go upside down.