Police have identified Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old educator from Atlanta, as the victim of a tragic accident at Six Flags Over Georgia. Kariem fell to his death after being ejected from his seat on a rollercoaster, with several others sustaining injuries during the incident.
Incident Details
Although authorities and Six Flags have not specified which rollercoaster was involved, video footage shows passengers being evacuated from the park’s Goliath coaster. Kariem was a devoted father to a 10-year-old daughter and had a notable career in education, starting as a technology teacher at Wesley International Academy before advancing to the role of IT Manager.
““Atlanta Public Schools extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Kariem,” said a spokesperson for APS. “He was a cherished member of the Wesley International Academy and APS families whose presence and impact will be deeply missed by our students, staff, and all those whose lives he touched.”
