Six Flags Over Georgia is reopening days after an educator fell to his death from the park's 200-foot Goliath ride.
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Six Flags Over Georgia will reopen Friday, Oct. 16, with limited hours. Although the theme park will be open on weekends, a Six Flags spokesperson stated that the Goliath attraction will remain closed.
"Goliath remains temporarily closed," the representative said of the infamous roller coaster. "We do not have an anticipated reopening date at this time."
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died Monday after he "was ejected" from Goliath and "struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction," the Cobb County Police Department said in an update shared with PEOPLE.
Major Crimes Unit is Investigating Six Flags Visitor's Death
One witness told Cody Alcorn that the victim was captured in a souvenir picture taken while on the ride.
"He was in our pictures," the witness said. "He fell and hit the car three different times." Alcorn said the man's body hit others on the ride before falling onto the roof of a haunted house attraction below.
Detectives from the Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit are investigating his death.
"The park team and local authorities responded immediately. We are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation. Out of respect for the family's privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time," Six Flags said in a statement.
Kariem was an IT manager in the Atlanta Public Schools system, which is remembering him as a "cherished member" of the school community. The district added that his "presence and impact will be deeply missed."
Wesley International Academy, the Atlanta charter school where Kariem worked, released a statement on his death.
"Throughout his time at Wesley, Mr. Kariem served as our IT manager, a technology teacher, and a robotics coach. Leaving a lasting impact on generations of students and colleagues," the school said.
Family members told local media he survived two bouts of cancer and a fiery car crash before his untimely death at Six Flags.
Following his death, Six Flags shut down nine rides built similarly to the Goliath. PEOPLE reported that B&M designed the nine rides that closed.
