Six Flags to add seat belts to Goliath roller coaster following fatal accident
What happened
The chief executive of Six Flags announced that the company will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The company also plans to add seat belts to other roller coasters with similar restraint systems.
Why it matters
The Goliath roller coaster remains closed pending the outcome of safety reviews and a state investigation, which will determine when and under what conditions the ride may resume operations.
Context
The Goliath roller coaster, a steel hypercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, was temporarily closed following an incident in October 2026 that resulted in one death and four injuries.
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- Abc 15 Six Flags says it will install seat belts on roller coaster after rider's death
- Abc 17 News Six Flags signals Goliath roller coaster will reopen — with seat belts — after fatal fall at Georgia park
- Econotimes Six Flags Plans Seat Belts for Goliath as Georgia Probe Continues
- Wikipedia Goliath (Six Flags Over Georgia) Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.