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35-year-old Chelsea Miller killed in two-car crash along State Route 173 in Perry Township
Authorities with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are conducting an ongoing investigation into a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon along State Route 173 in Perry Township, resulting in the death of one driver and serious injuries to another.
According to an official news release, the crash took place at approximately 2:40 p.m. on April 14 near mile marker 11.
Preliminary findings indicate that a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by 78-year-old Shirley Rill of Salem, was traveling along the roadway when it crossed left of the center line for reasons that remain under investigation.
The vehicle subsequently collided with an oncoming 2013 Nissan Rogue driven by 35-year-old Chelsea Miller of Lisbon.
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene and transported both drivers to area hospitals for treatment.
Miller sustained critical injuries in the crash and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Rill was transported to a separate medical facility, where she remains in serious condition.
The collision prompted the temporary closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes of State Route 173 as first responders worked to secure the scene, assist victims, and conduct preliminary investigative procedures.
The roadway has since been fully reopened to traffic.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Perry Township Police Department, the Columbiana County Coroner’s Office, Perry Township Fire Department and EMS, Damascus Fire Department and EMS, Salem Fire and EMS, and EMT Ambulance services.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by OSHP, and no further details have been released at this time.
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Two Experienced Skydivers Levi Pimentel and Georgia Jean Killed in Midair Collision Near Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Two experienced skydivers have died following a tragic midair collision near Lake Elsinore in Southern California after their parachutes became tangled during their final approach to the landing area.
The victims were identified as Levi Pimentel, 29, of Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of South Dakota. Both women died Friday after the accident near Skydive Elsinore, according to information released by the skydiving company.
Officials with Skydive Elsinore said the collision occurred approximately 160 feet above the ground as the two women were approaching the landing area. Following the impact, their parachutes became entangled, preventing them from completing a safe landing.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 11:47 a.m. and found both women near the airfield suffering from critical injuries. They were transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where both later died.
Skydive Elsinore described Pimentel and Jean as experienced, licensed skydivers who were familiar with the sport.
According to the company, the freefall portion of the jump appeared to proceed normally. Both women reportedly deployed their parachutes at the expected altitude, and officials said there were no indications of equipment failures.
The company also addressed weather conditions at the time of the accident. Winds were reportedly strong, with gusts reaching approximately 20 mph. However, investigators have not determined whether the wind conditions contributed to the collision.
Skydive Elsinore said it was devastated by the deaths of the two women and extended its condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.
The fatal accident occurred near Lake Elsinore, a city in Riverside County located approximately 70 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, and officials have not established whether weather or other factors played a role in the incident.