Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old father and educator from Atlanta, died earlier this month after being ejected from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The ride, which plunges riders down 165 feet before a second drop of 180 feet, was temporarily shut down after Ibn Kariem collided with other cars on his way down.
Less than two weeks after the incident, the theme park operator announced it will install seatbelts on the Goliath coaster. Six Flags stated that it will also add seat belts to several other roller coasters as part of a series of new safety measures.
These decisions come as ride safety at Six Flags parks has come under intense scrutiny over the past several weeks. The company announced that all its rides and attractions would undergo safety reviews as the operator faces lawsuits over safety concerns.