US Edition1 Killed, 1 Injured After Midair Collision Sends Skydiver Plummeting to the Ground in Ogle County
OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 9 – Two skydivers collided mid-air causing both parachutes to collapse; one man died and another was injured, authorities said.
- Two skydivers collided mid-air near 8887 S. Illinois Route 251 in Rochelle, Illinois, around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
- The collision caused both parachutes to collapse, leading one skydiver to descend uncontrollably despite deploying reserve parachutes, according to authorities.
- Deputies discovered a 40-year-old man suffering serious injuries in a parking lot near the Chicagoland Skydiving Center and transported him to Rochelle Community Hospital for medical care.
- The man was later declared deceased at the hospital, while the other skydiver, who sustained minor injuries, was discovered near Koritz Field at the Rochelle airport and transported to the same medical facility.
- The Ogle County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident in coordination with federal authorities, and the case remains open with no confirmed cause for the collision.
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