Six Flags Over Georgia Death: Man Killed Recently Survived Car Fire

Six Flags Over Georgia Death Man Who Flew From Roller Coaster Survived Car Fire Weeks Ago Published October 13, 2026 2:09 PM PDT The man who was flung from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday had experienced a difficult few weeks ... including a previous incident that nearly claimed his life. A family friend of the late Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem spoke to the local television station WSB-TV in Atlanta ... and she revealed Hassan and his daughter actually survived a car fire a few weeks ago. It's unclear what caused the car fire. This family friend also said Hassan dealt with a series of health issues before the fire and his roller coaster death ... surviving cancer and also fighting through a difficult bout with Covid-19. As we reported ... Hassan died after flying off Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster. Four other people were injured as a result of the incident. Witnesses described the shocking scene to reporters. Six Flags closed Goliath -- and several other rides like it across the United States -- in the aftermath of the incident. An in-depth and comprehensive review to determine the cause of the incident is underway. Related articles Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem Current Events Six Flags Deaths Six Flags News