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 Florida, reported by WTSP Tampa Bay.

Local News · Florida · October 16, 2026

From WTSP Tampa Bay

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 WTSP Tampa Bay, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at WTSP Tampa Bay →

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