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What experts say the Six Flags death investigation will focus on

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Ride inspection experts expect the investigation into the death of a man who fell from a Georgia roller coaster this month to examine if maintenance issues, design flaws or human error led to the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

The Goliath has been closed since 42-year-old Hassan Kariem died after witnesses say he was ejected from the ride.

John F. King, Georgia's Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, who is leading the investigation, said investigators will not "cut corners, rush to conclusions, or leave questions unanswered without making every effort to resolve them."

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