Roller coasters shut down amid investigation of fatal fall at Six Flags Over Georgia

Authorities are investigating a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia where a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and died, according to click2houston.com.

The man, identified as a 42-year-old school employee from Atlanta, was ejected from the ride, prompting police and state regulators to examine the cause of the fall.

Witnesses reported concerns about the coaster's restraints prior to the incident, which has led to increased scrutiny of similar rides.

In response, Sea World Orlando in Florida and La Ronde in Montreal have temporarily closed rides made by the same manufacturer, bringing the total number of roller coasters shut down to eleven, as reported by click2houston.com.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities focusing on safety measures and restraint systems on the affected roller coasters.

Six Flags Over Georgia, located about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta, is expected to reopen amid the probe, according to the report.