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Two Skydivers Killed in Midair Collision During Landing Near Lake Elsinore, California
LAKE ELSINORE, California — Two skydivers were killed Friday after a midair collision during a scheduled skydiving event at Skydive Elsinore, authorities and the skydiving company confirmed.
The two victims were licensed and experienced skydivers taking part in an organized event at the California skydiving facility.
According to Skydive Elsinore, the jump initially appeared to proceed without problems. Both participants completed the free-fall portion of the dive, and their parachutes opened normally.
The accident happened during the final approach to landing, when the skydivers collided approximately 150 feet above the ground.
The collision caused their parachutes to become entangled, resulting in both individuals falling to the ground and suffering critical injuries, the company said.
Riverside County Fire Department personnel responded to the incident and transported both skydivers to a local hospital. Officials said they were initially listed in critical condition because of traumatic injuries.
Despite emergency medical efforts, both skydivers were pronounced dead at the hospital.
Skydive Elsinore confirmed the deaths in a statement, expressing the seriousness of the incident involving two experienced members of the skydiving community.
The available information does not identify the victims or provide further details about the circumstances leading to the collision. No additional information about the investigation was included in the statements provided.
ORTING, Washington — Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after a helicopter crashed near a local business in Pierce County.
First responders were dispatched to the 13900 block of McCutcheon Road East, specifically at 13921 McCutcheon Road East near Snowshoe Evergreen Inc., following reports of the downing.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel located one patient who had successfully exited the aircraft. Officials identified the individual as a 54-year-old male who was reported to be awake and breathing at the scene.
Local authorities issued a public advisory asking residents and motorists to avoid the immediate area to allow emergency crews room to operate safely.
This news report is based on preliminary dispatch information, and officials note that further details regarding the cause of the crash remain subject to change as the investigation continues.