Man Identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem in Fatal Fall From Goliath Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after falling from the 200-foot Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday while riding with his son, as his wife and daughter watched from the ground. Witnesses said he struck coaster cars three times during the fall. Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was identified as the man who fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, according to authorities and reports. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. at the Austell amusement park, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta. Kariem was mid-ride with his son on Columbus Day while his wife and daughter watched from the ground, witnesses recounted. He somehow came out of his seat and struck roller coaster cars three different times as he plummeted, according to witness accounts.Witnesses Describe Fatal Fall DetailsA witness told WXIA that the man struck a roller coaster car three separate times during the fall, and the witness captured the moment in a souvenir photograph. He was in our pictures, the witness said. He fell and hit the car three different times. Another account said horrified witnesses recalled he levitated in the air sideways before smashing into the coaster cars three times and landing on the roof of a haunted house.The 200-foot-tall hypercoaster stopped moving after the fall, leaving passengers stuck on the track until emergency crews evacuated them. Video from the scene showed people climbing out of the ride and making their way down a staircase high above the ground. Riders were evacuated from the cars four at a time, according to reports. Officials did not confirm how the person died, nor how the others were injured or their medical conditions after the incident.The victim's identity and cause of death remained unknown Tuesday before Kariem was publicly identified. Police have not released further details about the circumstances, and the investigation is ongoing. Local officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. It was not immediately clear what caused the stoppage or when the ride would reopen.Six Flags Offers Condolences and SupportSix Flags Over Georgia expressed condolences in a statement to Fox News Digital. We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today, a Six Flags spokesperson said. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guests family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected.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 continued. Out of respect for the familys privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time. Fox News Digital has reached out to Six Flags Over Georgia as well as the Cobb County Police Department.Goliath Roller Coaster Specifications OverviewThe Goliath reaches speeds of up to 70 mph with a peak elevation of 200 feet, according to the parks website. It features a 170-foot initial drop, a secondary 175-foot drop, a 540-degree spiral, and forces reaching up to 4 Gs. Goliath is one of Six Flags Over Georgias largest rides, the website states. The ride lasts about 3.5 minutes.The investigation into the fatal fall continues, and no further details have been released by authorities.