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Six Flags have had to shut down 9 rollercoasters across North America after a school employee from Atlanta, 42 year old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, was killed on Monday while riding Goliath, the park’s tallest roller coaster with a first hill of 200 feet, according to Local 10. As per Local 10’s report, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem ejected from his seat and hit several other passengers before falling to his death in front of thousands of people. The tragic death has now forced Six Flags to shut down Goliath across 9 amusement parks in North America. In 2022, a 22 year old man died just hours after getting on the infamous X2 ride. Six Flags has now reached a settlement with the 22 year old’s family out of court but the trouble is far from over. Over 100+ lawsuits have been filed against Six Flags as the amusement park records Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem’s tragic death. Travis Kelce has kept himself far from Six Flags’ legal drama as it seems his $200 million investment is making heavy losses. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Nick Mendenhall, who had just ridden Goliath with his son a few minutes prior and watched the tragedy unfold in front of his eyes said, “It looked like he was hovering because the car was moving underneath him…It felt like slow-motion, but it happened in an instant…” Nick Medenhall added, “I was just praying in those moments. I was praying: ‘God, please let him stay in that car.’” Summer Bates, who was at the park when the accident happened said, “One thing I think that will stick with us is the sound of his body coming down…” She added, “My older two children rode on the cart ahead of us,” she said. Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular tight end, invested into the popular Six Flags, a year ago, when he teamed up with the activist hedge fund, JANA Partners. it seems his investment in Six Flags keeps getting in new trouble as a man has now tragically passed away at the amusement park While Travis Kelce has remained unbeatable on the field. “I noticed they kept trying to push theirs down tighter. I assured them that they were OK. But once my husband, youngest child and I loaded our cart and headed up the incline, I quickly understood why my older two were messing with theirs. It just didn’t feel secure and tight. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines To make things worse, the tragedy happened at a time when Six Flags already had to shut down another ride, X2, after many complained of brain injuries after getting on the ride. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.