In brief
On Friday, November 6, two skydivers died when their parachutes tangled after a collision about 45 m above ground near Lake Elsinore. The incident occurred during a women’s training program run by Skydive Elsinore and is under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. No identities have been released, and medical intervention could not save either victim.
A midair collision near Lake Elsinore on Friday morning led to the deaths of two skydivers, the incident took place roughly 45 meters (148 feet) above the ground as the pilots were landing.
Skydive Elsinore officials said the fatal event happened during a woman‑only training camp organized by the company, while the parachutes became entangled after the flyers collided. Both were taken to a local hospital, where they died despite medical intervention.
Deirdre Vickers, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, confirmed the incident was under investigation. The new york times and local news outlets reported the collision occurred in front of the Skydive Elsinore site.
Neither skydiver’s identity has been released, and the exact cause of the collision remains unconfirmed beyond the entanglement of the parachutes.
