Sam Mirejovsky of Sam & Ash Injury Law Joins LiveNOW from FOX to Discuss Liability in the Six Flags Over Georgia Roller Coaster Death
Las Vegas, NV – Oct 14 28, 2026 – When someone dies on a ride built for fun, the first question is how it happened. The next is who’s responsible. On October 14, 2026, Sam Mirejovsky, co-founder of Sam & Ash Injury Law, joined LiveNOW from FOX as a legal analyst. He walked through what the victim’s family would need to prove, how investigators will find the cause, and who could be held responsible after the fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
What happened
On Monday afternoon, October 12, a 42-year-old Atlanta educator died after an incident on the park’s Goliath roller coaster in Cobb County. Police said preliminary witness and employee interviews indicate he was ejected from the ride and struck other riders before falling beneath the attraction. Four other people were injured. Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire is investigating.
Our thoughts are with his family, his school community, and the riders who were hurt.
Step one: Find out why
Sam said every case like this starts with one question: why did it happen? Goliath uses a clamshell-style lap bar with positive locking, which literally requires power to unlock. A rider coming free means that system failed somewhere.
Sam pointed to eyewitness reports of a clicking noise from the restraints. Witnesses also said ride operators had to come back and re-secure passengers, and that some seats may have been left empty because their restraints weren’t working properly. Sam was careful to say these details don’t prove anything yet, but they suggest a failure. And once there’s a failure, the legal strategy becomes much clearer.
A technical investigation
Investigators will likely remove the train involved, take it offsite, and disassemble it. Sam explained that it’s evidence in any civil case, and the state may also look at whether there was criminal negligence.
Two paths to liability
Sam laid out two ways responsibility could fall:
- Operator negligence. If park staff did something wrong, such as sending the train out despite signs of a restraint problem, that’s a negligence claim against the park.
- Product defect. Unlike Disney, which designs its own rides, Six Flags buys its coasters. Goliath was built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard. If the restraint mechanism malfunctioned, that’s a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Based on the early reports, Sam expects both claims to be filed. “I would not be surprised if everyone gets sued,” he said.
What the ride closures signal
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar rides across six parks. Sam explained that steps like these are known as subsequent remedial measures, and they generally aren’t admissible in court. He noted that nearly all of the closed rides share the same manufacturer and clamshell-style restraint. That’s a sign the industry is focused on the locking mechanism.
FAQ
Who discussed the Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster death on LiveNOW from FOX?
Sam Mirejovsky, co-founder of Sam & Ash Injury Law, appeared as a legal analyst on October 14, 2026.
Who can be sued after a roller coaster accident?
Potentially both the park and the ride manufacturer. The park can face a negligence claim if staff operated the ride improperly. The manufacturer can face a product liability claim if the ride or its restraint was defective.
Who made the Goliath roller coaster?
Bolliger & Mabillard, a Swiss ride manufacturer.
Who investigates amusement ride accidents in Georgia?
The Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
What does it cost to talk to Sam & Ash Injury Law?
Nothing. Consultations are free, and there’s no fee unless we win.
Nobody buys a ticket expecting the worst. If you or someone you love is hurt at a park, attraction, or anywhere else someone was responsible for keeping you safe, Sam & Ash Injury Law is here. Call us in Las Vegas at (702) 820-1234 or in Newport Beach at (949) 304-2000. The first conversation is free, and so is the honesty.
Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes. Every case is different. This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
