Man killed after being thrown from Six Flags roller coaster, striking patrons: police

AUSTELL, Ga. — A man was tragically killed and several others injured after being thrown from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, police have reported. Visitors witnessed the harrowing incident, which led to the temporary closure of nine similar roller coasters across the country. The incident occurred Monday at the theme park near Atlanta.

Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the victim or the well-being of the injured individuals. While authorities and the park have not named the specific roller coaster involved, video footage showed passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster. The park was already slated to close on Tuesday. As Goliath's train remained on track, seemingly where it stopped during its climb up the first hill, witnesses recounted seeing a man seemingly levitating in the air sideways after being ejected from the roller coaster. Logan Conner, who was riding with his fiancée, described the man being thrown out of his seat.