Six Flags Victim Identified

Six FlagsSix FlagsAmerican amusement park company, formed by the merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags identified Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, as the rider ejected Monday from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, where he died after falling beneath the ride. The company temporarily closed nine similar coasters across six North American parks, saying it acted out of an abundance of caution. Kariem was an Atlanta educator and information technology manager at Wesley International Academy, where colleagues remembered his impact on students and the school community. Major U.S. amusement rides are regulated by states, not federal inspectors, so oversight varies. Bolliger & MabillardBolliger & MabillardSwiss roller coaster manufacturer, known for high-profile thrill rides, the ride’s maker, said it was investigating and would not comment further. Cobb County police and Georgia safety officials have not established the cause.