Six Flags Entertainment Corp. will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and similar rides following the death of a passenger who fell from the attraction.

The announcement came Friday from President and CEO John Reilly in a statement to guests and passholders. The company said it is also engaging independent engineers and ride inspection specialists to review safety procedures across all its parks.

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta resident and educator at Wesley International Academy, died after being ejected from the Goliath on October 12. Several other riders were injured in the incident, including four minors. The hypercoaster, which reaches speeds of 70 mph and heights of 200 feet, uses a clamshell-style lap bar restraint but lacks over-the-shoulder harnesses or seat belts.

Goliath remains closed pending safety reviews and state clearances. Eight other similar coasters at five additional Six Flags parks have also stayed shut as a precaution.

Reilly stated that safety remains fundamental to the guest experience and emphasized the company's commitment to evaluating findings from the reviews. The most recent state inspection of the Goliath in March found no violations, deficiencies, citations, or red tags, according to Georgia officials. A note in the report flagged bushings for replacement in the bogie assemblies, which connect the vehicle to the track and are unrelated to restraints.

The ride first opened in 2006. State regulators continue their investigation into the October 12 incident, which will determine when and under what conditions the coaster may resume operation. The company has temporarily closed nine similar hypercoasters across its parks out of caution.

Former ride operators have described the restraint system as having multiple mechanical and visual checks, including sensors that prevent dispatch unless all lap bars are properly locked. Experts note that such incidents remain extremely rare in the industry despite the intense forces involved. The changes mark a notable addition to the restraint system on the affected attractions. Similar hypercoasters manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard share the lap-bar design and have been part of the temporary closures.