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Kyle Lunn Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Route 302 in Casco
CASCO, Maine — Kyle Lunn was killed Thursday night in a serious motorcycle crash that shut down a major stretch of Roosevelt Trail, also known as Route 302, for several hours, according to authorities and reports from the scene.
The crash occurred shortly before 9 p.m. near the Watkins Flats area in the vicinity of 791 Roosevelt Trail in Casco, according to the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center.
Emergency crews responded to what officials described as a “significant motor vehicle crash,” prompting authorities to close the roadway for nearly three hours while first responders treated victims and investigators processed the scene.
Police diverted traffic and urged drivers to avoid the area as Route 302 remained shut down until approximately midnight before reopening early Friday morning.
According to reports, a 12-year-old child involved in the crash survived but suffered serious injuries, including a broken ankle and a broken pelvis.
The child reportedly underwent surgery following the collision and is expected to recover.
Authorities confirmed that Kyle Lunn died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
At this time, investigators have not publicly released additional details regarding how the motorcycle crash occurred or whether other vehicles were involved.
The incident remains under investigation as officials continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision.
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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.