Man who died in Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster fall recently survived a fiery car crash, cancer

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Health · North Carolina · October 13, 2026

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Family said Hassan Kariem, who died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster, was a passionate educator who loved Atlanta.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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