Skydiver Dies After Midair Collision with Another Jumper

Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper

RITZVILLE, Wash. — A 70-year-old man died and a woman was injured when the two skydivers collided in midair during a group jump in eastern Washington state on Sunday, authorities said.

Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state

Randy Hubbs drifted away from the drop zone after reportedly becoming unresponsive at roughly 500 feet above ground level.

Skydiver dies in mid-air collision: 'I thank God that that wasn’t me'

The company said one of the jumpers appeared unresponsive and did not make the inputs necessary for a controlled landing.

Skydiver dead, another injured after midair collision in Washington state, authorities say

Emergency services responded to a "medical emergency" around 5:37 p.m. for two skydivers needing medical attention, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said.

One skydiver dead, another injured after midair collision in Adams County

One skydiver died in a midair collision Sunday evening in Adams County, the local sheriff’s office confirmed. A second skydiver was injured in the collision. Emergency crews were called to the 2000 block of E. Schoessler Road at approximately 5:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report that two skydivers had collided in the air and were in need of medical attention. “On scene, deputies learned of a midair collision resulting in one of the skydive…

One dead in skydiving accident

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says one person is dead after a mid-air collision while skydiving on Sunday.