A 34‑year‑old man was thrown from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, falling onto the roof of a haunted house and killing him.
Witnesses told 11Alive that the rider was seen striking the train multiple times before landing on the structure, and one passenger claimed the incident was captured in a souvenir photograph taken during the ride.
The park issued a statement saying it was cooperating fully with investigators and would provide support to guests and employees.
Cobb County Police announced that detectives from the major crimes unit are investigating, but no cause has been given yet; chairwoman Lisa Cupid expressed condolences to the victim’s family and noted the horror felt by visitors.
One of the passengers was riding with his son while his wife and daughter watched from the ground, adding a human dimension to the tragedy.
The park was closed for the day, and riders were evacuated; authorities continue to probe the incident with no clear cause identified so far.