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Relatives of Goliath fall victim beg fans to stop sharing images of his final moments
Loved ones of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem say graphic images of his fatal Six Flags Over Georgia fall have drawn millions of views and they want them gone.
The family of the man who fell from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia is asking the public to stop circulating photos that appear to show his last moments.
The family's plea
According to Atlanta's WSB-TV, a cousin of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem posted an Instagram video speaking for his mother and other relatives. They want the images pulled down and are trying to learn who first posted them.
One widely shared photo has reportedly drawn about 15 million views. Relatives say the posts are making an already devastating week even harder.
Who was with him
Hassan's son was reportedly seated next to him when he came off the ride. His wife and daughter waited below while he rode.
What is known about the fall
Earlier reporting said Hassan was ejected from the coaster, struck other riders on the way down and landed beneath the attraction. Officers who reached him under the ride said he had no pulse and was not breathing.
Investigators are still working to determine how the fall happened. Six Flags temporarily closed several similar coasters after the death.
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