17-year-old Asia LeeShawn Ferguson IV was decapitated by the Batman: The Ride roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. He was visiting the theme park with a church group.

Ferguson climbed over two six-foot fences to get into a restricted area under the roller coaster. Reports indicate he wanted to retrieve a hat he lost while riding it.MyFox Atlanta: Officials Continue to Investigate Teen Decapitated at Six Flags (June 30, 2008) Ferguson's cousin, who also ventured into the restricted area, was unharmed.

The ride was going approximately 50 miles per hour when it struck Ferguson. None of the riders were injured.

On July 2, 2008, the Batman ride reopened after being investigated by State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. Thurmond reported that the park's safety standards were up to par, but instructed owners to increase the size and number of warning signs within 10 days.Associated Press: Teen's death leads to sign change at Ga. Six Flags (July 3, 2008)

In 2002, Samuel Guyton, a maintenance worker at Six Flags Over Georgia, was killed in a similar manner. He was reportedly in the restricted area under the coaster when he was struck in the head by a rider's leg and killed.MSNBC: Teen decapitated at Six Flags over Georgia (June 28, 2008) It was unclear why Guyton was in the restricted area.