Rider on Georgia Roller Coaster Dies and Several Others Are Injured

New York Times - Oct 13, 2026

The episode happened Monday afternoon at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park, the police said. It was not immediately clear what led up to the rider’s death.

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