More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park
Sea World Orlando in Florida and La Ronde theme park in Montreal, Canada, confirmed they had temporarily closed rides, bringing the total number of roller coasters halted to 11.
Authorities are investigating a fatal accident at a Georgia amusement park where a man fell from a roller coaster, prompting several parks to shut down similar rides. The incident at Six Flags Over Georgia involved Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a school employee from Atlanta, who was thrown from the Goliath coaster on Monday. Witnesses reported seeing him ejected from the ride, with some stating they had concerns about its restraints.
Nine roller coasters nationwide have been taken out of service, seven of which share the same manufacturer and a similar restraint system as Goliath. One witness, Erica Billups, said her children rode the Goliath shortly before Kariem's death and experienced a problem with a restraint on one seat. The ride's manufacturer has not commented on the issues.
Sea World Orlando and La Ronde theme park in Montreal have also temporarily closed Goliath-style coasters for safety reviews.
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