One person dies after guest incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster before the park was evacuated and riders were escorted off the ride.

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- A man was killed Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and hit the ride several times.

The accident left riders stuck on the coaster while it was at an incline. Rescue crews later escorted guests off the ride, and the park was evacuated.

Six Flags officials said they are providing support to guests and team members affected by the incident.

“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones,” a park spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said the park team and local authorities responded immediately and that Six Flags is cooperating fully with the investigation.

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office dispatch confirmed by phone that one person died but did not release additional details.

Six Flags directed additional questions to the Cobb County Police Department.

The cause of the accident has not been released.