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Dannie Davis IV Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 15 in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ohio — A Wednesday morning crash in Putnam County claimed the life of a Lima man and left another driver seriously injured, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the fatal two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. on May 13, 2026, along State Route 15 near milepost 4 in Monroe Township.
Preliminary findings from the Ohio State Highway Patrol indicate that a 33-year-old man from Lima, later identified as Dannie Davis IV, was driving a Honda Accord westbound on State Route 15 when the vehicle traveled left of center and collided head-on with an eastbound Infiniti G37.
Authorities said the Infiniti was being driven by a 25-year-old man from Bryan, Ohio.
Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, but Davis suffered fatal injuries in the violent collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Infiniti sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Officials have not released an update on his condition.
Investigators confirmed that both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
According to the preliminary crash investigation, drug impairment is suspected to have been a contributing factor in the collision, although authorities have not yet released additional details pending further investigation and toxicology results.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the deadly crash.
Troopers are also reminding motorists about the dangers of impaired driving and urging drivers to never operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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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.