Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was riding the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta alongside his niece during a family trip to celebrate…
The Guardian reports: Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was riding the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta alongside his niece during a family trip to celebrate her birthday when he was thrown from the ride.
His niece witnessed her uncle’s death, a relative told the Atlanta ABC News affiliate WSB-TV.
This lifestyle story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Six Flags, Family of US and Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem.
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