Man Dies After Falling from Six Flags Attraction

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township has temporarily shut down its Nitro roller coaster following the death of a man who fell from a similar ride at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.

A Six Flags spokesperson said Nitro will remain closed until further notice as the company reviews the incident.

The company said it had temporarily closed similar rides at its parks as a precaution, emphasizing that the safety of guests and employees remains its top priority.

On Oct. 12, a man was thrown from his seat on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, striking the ride three times during the fall, USA TODAY reported. The man, whose identity has not been released, died in the incident, while several other people were injured.

According to the park’s website, Goliath reaches speeds of up to 85 mph and stands 281 feet tall. Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure reaches speeds of up to 80 mph and has a height of 230 feet.