Atlanta IT Specialist Dies After Falling From Roller Coaster as Investigation Begins

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old IT specialist and father of two, has been identified as the man who died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta. Police said preliminary accounts from witnesses and park employees indicate that Kariem was ejected from the 200-foot ride, struck other visitors and fell beneath the attraction. Several people were reportedly injured during the incident. The Cobb County Police Department and Georgia’s amusement-ride safety authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death. Six Flags said it is cooperating with authorities and offering support to those affected. Kariem worked at Wesley International Academy in the Atlanta Public Schools district, which described him as a cherished member of its community.

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