A man died Monday afternoon after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell. The horrifying incident trapped terrified parkgoers aboard the stopped ride until they could be evacuated.

The unidentified rider fell from the roller coaster, according to witnesses and park officials who confirmed the death to 11Alive. The incident occurred while visitors were at the Georgia amusement park on Monday afternoon.

During the fall, the man struck a roller coaster car three different times, according to a witness. His plunge was also captured in a souvenir picture belonging to another person at the park.

“He was in our pictures,” the witness said. “He fell and hit the car three different times.”

The incident forced Goliath to stop while the roller coaster was on an incline, WSBTV reported. Riders remained in the cars until crews could begin moving them from the halted attraction.

The evacuation proceeded four riders at a time, according to WSBTV. The process continued as those aboard the roller coaster waited to be removed following the fatal fall.

The account from the scene described frightened visitors trapped on the ride until the evacuation was completed. The coaster had stopped on the incline after the man plunged from the attraction.

Goliath reaches a speed of 70 miles per hour, according to information posted on the Six Flags website. The roller coaster also stands 200 feet tall, making the fall and emergency response especially harrowing for those who witnessed the incident.

The park issued a statement acknowledging the guest incident and expressing sympathy for the man’s family, friends, and loved ones. Six Flags Over Georgia also said it was supporting guests and employees affected by what happened.

A Six Flags Over Georgia spokesperson told The Post, “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones.”

The spokesperson added, “We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected.”

The park said its team and local authorities responded immediately after the incident. Six Flags Over Georgia also confirmed that it was cooperating as authorities carried out their investigation into the rider’s death.

“The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”

The park did not provide further information about the man or the circumstances surrounding his fall. Its statement cited respect for the family’s privacy as the reason it would not release additional details.

Local officials did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. Their investigation was still being completed, according to the statement provided by Six Flags Over Georgia.

The precise sequence described publicly came primarily from the witness account, which said the falling man struck a coaster car three times. The same witness said the man appeared in a souvenir picture as he fell.

The fatal incident unfolded at the Austell amusement park while other riders were aboard Goliath. Those riders were evacuated four at a time after the attraction came to a stop on an incline.

The park’s response focused on condolences, assistance for affected guests and team members, and cooperation with local authorities. Six Flags Over Georgia said it would withhold more details because of the family’s privacy.

The man remained unidentified in the initial report. No additional comments from local officials were available immediately following The Post’s request.

The death and investigation remained part of a developing story. Further details about the fatal fall, the rider, and the authorities’ findings had not been released.

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