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Motorcyclist Joshua Pagett killed in Clinton County crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 33-year-old motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Clinton County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Farmers Road near Murphy Road in Washington Township.
Preliminary findings indicate that a 71-year-old man driving a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country was attempting to enter Farmers Road from a private driveway when the crash occurred.
Investigators say the driver failed to yield the right-of-way to an oncoming motorcycle, identified as a 2003 Yamaha XVS650C, which was traveling southeast on Farmers Road at the time.
Upon impact, the motorcycle left the roadway and the rider was ejected.
The motorcyclist, identified as Joshua Pagett, 33, sustained critical, life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital.
Despite emergency medical efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Chrysler sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Authorities noted that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, while the driver of the Chrysler was properly restrained with a seatbelt.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No additional details have been released at this time.
Officials remind motorists to remain vigilant, yield appropriately, and follow all traffic safety measures to prevent serious and fatal crashes.
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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.