Two Skydivers Killed Following Fatal Mid-Air Collision in Lake Elsinore
Two skydivers have lost their lives after a tragic midair emergency in Lake Elsinore, California. Authorities report fatal traumatic injuries.
POLICY WIRE — Lake Elsinore, California — A tragic accident unfolded in Southern California on Friday, leaving two skydivers dead after a seemingly severe mid-air emergency.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies were dispatched to the scene around midday to address reports of an “air emergency.\
Witnesses at the location suggested that the two individuals may have collided while in flight, just moments above the ground.
First responders, including local firefighters and sheriff deputies, arrived to find both skydivers having sustained major traumatic injuries.
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, both victims succumbed to their injuries later that day.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)