2 Skydivers Killed in Midair Emergency in Southern California, Authorities Say
Authorities said the cause remains under investigation after the pair were found with major injuries and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
- Two skydivers died on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, following a midair emergency near Skydive Elsinore in Lake Elsinore, Calif., authorities said.
- Riverside County Sheriff's deputies and the Riverside County Fire Department responded to the 20700 block of Cereal Street just before noon to reports of an air emergency.
- Paramedics treated the two people for major injuries before they were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where they were later pronounced dead, Lt. Deirdre Vickers, a sheriff's spokeswoman, said.
- Video footage from the area showed strong winds after the crash, but authorities have not confirmed whether weather conditions caused the accident, as investigations continue.
- The U.S. Parachute Association reported that members made an estimated 3.47 million jumps in 2025, with 16 fatalities, providing historical context for the rarity of such incidents.
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2 skydivers killed following 'air emergency' in Lake Elsinore, authorities say
Deputies received a report of an air emergency in the 20000 block of Cereal Street shortly before noon, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Deirdre Vickers wrote in an email.
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