Mom says her son's restraint didn't work properly an hour before man's fatal fall from Georgia roller coaster

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Local News · North Carolina · October 16, 2026

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A theme park consultant said rides with similar restraints are likely to remain shut down until investigators have determined what went wrong on the Georgia coaster.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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