Six Flags guests evacuate Goliath ride after incident
Video shows riders being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Oct. 12, 2026. Police said one person died and several others were reported injured in the incident. (Credit: @elchumbito83 via X)
A person died Monday following an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, police confirmed to News Outlet.
The Cobb County Police Department said the incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. One person was confirmed dead, while several others were reported injured. Authorities did not immediately release additional information about what led to the incident.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” a Six Flags spokesperson said in a statement to News Outlet. “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.”
Riders were captured leaving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. (@elchumbito83 via X)
Witnesses reported a horrifying scene and said a man fell from the ride.
A witness told local station WXIA that the man appeared in a souvenir photograph taken as he fell.
“He was in our pictures,” the witness told WXIA. “He fell and hit the car three different times.”
The 200-foot hypercoaster came to a stop, stranding riders on the track while emergency crews carried out an evacuation. Video from the scene showed passengers climbing out of the train before descending a staircase suspended high above the ground.
A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, witnesses said, describing a horrifying scene. (Six Flags Over Georgia)
“The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation,” the Six Flags statement said. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”
Emergency crews evacuated riders from the 200-foot Goliath coaster after a deadly incident left the attraction stalled high above the ground. (Justin Sullivan)
According to the park’s website, the coaster reaches speeds of up to 70 mph and rises 200 feet above the ground. Its design includes a 170-foot first drop, a 175-foot secondary drop, a 540-degree spiral and forces of up to 4 Gs.
