A rider was thrown from Goliath, and experts say a federal gap lets major parks dodge CPSC oversight, leaving states to police the rides.

A 42-year-old rider was ejected from a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, striking passengers and prompting ride closures as investors flee the stock.

A fatal incident on Goliath has triggered a sweeping multi-park shutdown, putting ride safety protocols and Six Flags' response under the spotlight.