Six Flags shuts down iconic California roller coaster after horror death in Georgia park

California’s iconic Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles County has been temporarily shut down after a deadly incident at another Six Flags park in Georgia on Monday.The Cobb County Police Department in Atlanta said one person died and several others were injured in the incident.Police identified the man who died as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42.

Witnesses told investigators that Kariem was thrown from the ride, striking other parkgoers before falling beneath the attraction.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.A witness told WXIA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Atlanta, that “a man fell off the Goliath ride.He hit a girl two rows in front of us on the Goliath ride right where the pictures are taken.”A Six Flags spokesperson said the company was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy.“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones.

We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected,” the spokesperson told CBS.“The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation.”A Magic Mountain spokesperson told CBS there is no timeline for when Goliath in Valencia, Southern California will reopen.Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain towers 235 feet above the park and sends riders plunging down a 255-foot drop into an underground tunnel, according to the company’s website.The high-speed ride reaches speeds of up to 85 mph and features a series of steep turns and spirals.The company has also temporarily shut down nine similar rides across six of its parks as a precaution.“Out of an abundance of caution, we have t...