Rollercoaster rider dies after falling off & covering other passengers in blood as popular theme park is evacuated

A ROLLERCOASTER passenger has died after falling from theme park ride leaving fellow passengers in screaming and covered in blood, according to witnesses. Six Flags Over Georgia was evacuated on Monday after a man fell from a giant ride, reportedly smashing against the cart multiple times as he plunged. The horror scene unfolded on the Goliath ride, one of the parks largest coasters, according to 11Alive. Several people were injured in the accident according to the Cobb County Police Department. The tragedy is understood to have occurred in front of multiple witnesses, including the victim’s son, who was reportedly sitting right beside him when he fell from the cart. A witness, told the outlet: “He fell and hit the car three different times.” read more She said the victim hit a girl two rows in front of her, “smashing” down right as the ride’s camera snapped a photo. “He was in our pictures,” she said in a state of shock. It is understood the man may have slipped from his seat before crashing along the cart a number of times. A park spokesperson confirmed the tragic event and told Entertainment Weekly: “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Most read in The Sun “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. “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.” Riders on the roller coaster were left stuck at an incline as the evacuation attempts began at around 5pm local time. Some passengers were eventually evacuated in groups of four, while others remained stuck in the middle. Video captures passengers being helped down a steep stairway attached to the ride’s tacks. The ride opened in 2006, stands at 200ft tall and reaches speeds of up to 70mph. Officials are yet to confirm how the man died and the cause of the accident is not yet known. Mableton Mayor Michael Owens said city officials are “deeply saddened by the tragic incident.” In a post to Facebook, he said: “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the individual’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. “Mableton Public Safety Director Dr. Kerry Stallings is coordinating with Cobb County Police and park security as the situation is addressed. “We are grateful to the personnel responding to this incident and will continue to support coordination with the appropriate authorities. “Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, we will refrain from commenting further at this time.” The tragedy comes after a controversial ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, was shut down after over 100 complaints over its safety. Operating for nearly 20 years, X2 became the target of bombshell lawsuits accusing the park of gambling with public safety. Three different lawsuits filed in the last two years, representing over 100 different riders, claim the ride “has been willingly gambling with people’s lives.”