More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park

Authorities are investigating why a man died after falling out of his seat on a roller coaster at a Georgia amusement park. The incident occurred on Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia, a ride that also features a similar restraint system to those on 10 other closed coasters. The victim, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old school employee from Atlanta, was ejected from the Goliath coaster and struck other patrons before landing below the ride.

Witnesses reported hearing the restraints repeatedly become unlocked, and one mother said her son had difficulty locking them during a ride earlier. All 12 affected roller coasters are manufactured by Swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard, with similar restraint systems. Six Flags has not commented on any issues with restraints.