Man Dies in Fall From Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath

A park visitor died Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia, officials confirmed. Crews evacuated riders from the Goliath roller coaster.

• 4 riders at a time were removed from Goliath.
• The ride stopped with a set of cars at the top.
• Witnesses told 11Alive the man fell from the ride.
• Witness Cody Alcorn said the man hit the car three times.

Why it matters: Goliath is one of the park's largest rides. Officials have not publicly confirmed how the visitor died.

• Accounts of a fall come from witnesses, not officials.

How 22 sources split on this story

Where they split: Outlets differ on whether to report witness accounts of a fall, which officials have not confirmed.

What’s next: Six Flags says it is cooperating fully with local authorities as they investigate.

• The park says it will not release more details, citing the family's privacy.
• What caused the visitor to die on the Goliath ride?
• Was there a mechanical malfunction or restraint failure?
• Who was the visitor?