Man dies in fall from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster, several injured, police and witnesses say

Updated on: October 13, 2026 / 9:47 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta

One person has died and several others are injured after an incident on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coasters on Monday, officials have confirmed. A witness described seeing the man fall out of his seat near the end of the ride.

The Cobb County Police Department said it happened shortly before 4 p.m. at the park.

"Several people were reported injured, and one person has died," the police department said in a statement.

While the agency did not give specifics about which roller coaster the incident involved, CBS News Atlanta cameras saw that the park's Goliath ride had shut down, and guests were being evacuated from the ride's largest hill via an emergency stairway.

Details about the situation remain limited, and authorities have not released the guest's identity. In a statement, a spokesperson for Six Flags said the company was "deeply saddened" by the incident.

"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," the spokesperson said. "The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating…

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