Six Flags death: Witnesses describe sudden stop while riding Goliath

Witnesses are sharing chilling new details about the moments before and after a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Guests say the roller coaster suddenly stopped climbing its first hill, leaving riders stranded for more than an hour as confusion and chaos unfolded below. People who had just exited the ride described hearing screams and seeing emergency crews rush into action. Some witnesses say they didn't realize the magnitude of the tragedy until later, while others described seeing evidence of the horrific incident moments after it happened. Authorities identified the victim as Hassan Kariem, a husband, father and educator remembered by friends as someone who remained positive despite battling cancer. Investigators continue working to determine what caused the fatal fall. READ MORE: https://2wsb.tv/4yKzcYH In this report from Channel 2 Action News: Witnesses describe the terrifying moments on Goliath Riders explain why the roller coaster suddenly stopped Guests recount the chaos that followed New details about victim Hassan Kariem What investigators are trying to learn about the tragedy The incident has left many guests shaken and calling for a thorough investigation into what happened on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's most popular rides. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/channel2...\&sub\_confirmation=1 ABOUT WSB-TV CHANNEL 2 ACTION NEWS: WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News is your home for breaking news, live video, traffic, weather, and your guide to everything local for Atlanta and North Georgia. CONNECT WITH WSB-TV: Visit the WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News WEBSITE: https://www.wsbtv.com Like WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News on FACEBOOK:   / wsbtv   Follow WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News on TWITTER:   / wsbtv   Follow WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News on INSTAGRAM:   / wsbtv   #SixFlagsOverGeorgia #GoliathRollerCoaster #HassanKariem #RollerCoasterDeath #ThemeParkAccident #AtlantaNews #CobbCounty #AmusementParkSafety #WSBTV #Channel2ActionNews