The identity of the man who died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has been revealed, with his family remembering him as a devoted father and passionate educator.
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The victim, identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, died on Monday after falling from the Goliath roller coaster, a ride that stands approximately 200 feet tall, at the amusement park in Georgia.
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Following his death, Kariem’s family paid tribute to him, describing him as a “passionate educator” from metro Atlanta who had a deep love for his city, according to reports.
Witnesses recounted the horrifying moments surrounding the incident, saying Kariem was riding the roller coaster with his son while his wife and daughter watched from the ground.
According to their accounts, Kariem somehow came out of his seat during the ride and struck the roller coaster cars three separate times as he fell.