Story developing as of October 13, 2026. Last updated: October 13, 2026.
What has been reported
The Perazzo Law Firm has learned, according to WSB-TV, that a park visitor died after an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, and that four others were injured. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.
Cobb County Police said in a statement quoted by WSB-TV that the incident occurred at approximately 3:58 p.m. on October 12, 2026, and that Major Crimes Unit detectives were responding to investigate. WSB-TV places the park in the City of Mableton.
The state office said it is conducting an in-depth and comprehensive review of the circumstances, according to WSB-TV. FOX 5 Atlanta reports that the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is responsible for the inspection of rides in the state.
ABC News reports that the manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard, is investigating and will not comment further until it better understands what happened, and that a Six Flags spokesperson said the company temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks.
What Georgia’s ride statutes say
Under the Amusement Ride Safety Act, O.C.G.A. § 25-15-51 designates the Safety Fire Commissioner’s office to enforce its provisions. O.C.G.A. § 25-15-55 bars operating a covered ride, other than for testing and inspection, until the office issues a permit, and O.C.G.A. § 25-15-56 requires annual inspection by a licensed inspector.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-59 requires owners to keep maintenance, inspection and repair records, including descriptions of mechanical or structural failures. O.C.G.A. § 25-15-61 requires owners to report a fatality, or an injury requiring immediate inpatient overnight hospitalization, to the office. Under O.C.G.A. § 25-15-62, no one may operate a ride without a liability insurance policy, a bond, or other security acceptable to the office.
How claims generally work
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1, an owner or occupier who invites others onto premises is liable for injuries caused by a failure to use ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe. For a death, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2 lets a surviving spouse, or a child if there is no spouse, recover the full value of the decedent’s life.
After any ride accident, it helps to keep photos, tickets and receipts, medical records, and the names of people nearby. This is general information, not legal advice.
If you or someone you love was hurt on an amusement ride in Georgia, you can talk with The Perazzo Law Firm’s Atlanta office at (404) 669-6997 or through our contact page. The firm also handles wrongful death claims in Atlanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who regulates amusement rides in Georgia?
The Amusement Park Accident Lawyers at the Perazzo Law Firm know that O.C.G.A. § 25-15-51 designates the office of Safety Fire Commissioner to enforce the Amusement Ride Safety Act.
Must an owner report a fatal ride accident?
Under O.C.G.A. § 25-15-61, a ride owner must report a fatality to the office, in writing by first-class mail no later than the close of the next business day, and also immediately in person or by phone.
How long does someone have to file an injury claim?
Injury-to-the-person actions generally must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, though exceptions exist.
How does shared fault affect a Georgia injury claim?
In any Georgia injury case, O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 reduces damages in proportion to the plaintiff’s percentage of fault and bars recovery at 50 percent or more.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Georgia?
O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2 lets a surviving spouse, or a child if there is no spouse, recover for the death of a spouse or parent, and O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5 lets the decedent’s administrator or executor bring the action when no one is entitled under § 51-4-2 or § 51-4-4.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Details regarding the October 12, 2026, Six Flags Over Georgia incident are based on publicly available reports. The investigation is ongoing, and no cause or liability has been established. The Perazzo Law Firm does not represent any known parties involved. Information may change as new details emerge. Every case is different, and contacting the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship.
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