Attorney says fatal Six Flags roller coaster accident could raise broader safety questions as 9 rides close
A personal injury attorney outlines potential liability as investigators examine the fatal roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
TL;DR
- A rider was ejected and died on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- Police and state ride inspectors are investigating the incident.
- Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across North America.
- An attorney suggests investigators will look into the ride's safety equipment, maintenance, and inspection history.
- Potential civil litigation could include wrongful-death claims for the victim's family.
- The cause of the incident has not yet been determined.