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Edward Hilliard Killed in Crash on Interstate 80 in Clarion County
CLARION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 64-year-old man from Emlenton was killed in a single-vehicle crash early May 1 along Interstate 80 westbound in Clarion County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:33 a.m., about 491 feet west of Potter Road.
Preliminary findings indicate that a 2017 Toyota Corolla left the roadway and traveled onto the shoulder before the driver attempted to correct.
Investigators say the vehicle overcorrected, crossed both lanes of traffic, entered the median, and struck an embankment.
The impact caused the vehicle to roll over before coming to rest off the roadway.
Authorities identified the driver as Edward Hilliard, 64, of Emlenton.
He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Hilliard was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.
Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including potential contributing factors.
No additional 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.