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Skydivers Tragically Die in Midair Collision
8 Nov
Summary
- Two experienced skydivers died after a midair collision.
- Their parachutes became tangled about 150 feet from the ground.
- The incident occurred near Lake Elsinore, Southern California.
Tragic events unfolded Friday afternoon near Lake Elsinore, Southern California, when two experienced skydivers perished following a midair collision. The victims have been identified as 29-year-old Levi Pimentel from Illinois and 56-year-old Georgia Jean from South Dakota.
Skydive Elsinore reported that the collision occurred about 150 feet above the ground, causing the skydivers' parachutes to become entangled. Both women were visiting from out of town. Eyewitnesses confirmed the freefall was normal, with parachutes opening at the expected altitude.
Authorities responded to the scene around 11:47 a.m. after the skydivers suffered critical injuries upon impact. Despite immediate medical attention, both women were transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where they were pronounced deceased later that day.
Strong winds, with gusts up to 20 mph, were present during the jump. While the company stated there were no equipment failures and both victims were licensed, the precise contribution of wind to the incident remains unclear. Skydive Elsinore expressed deep condolences to the families affected by this devastating loss.
