Skydiver dies, second injured in midair collision in Washington state
One skydiver died and another was injured after the two collided during a jump Sunday evening near Ritzville. The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and confirmed the collision in a Monday statement.
nypost.comOne skydiver died and a second was injured after the pair collided in midair during a jump in Washington state on Sunday evening. The incident took place near Ritzville, about 55 miles southwest of Spokane. m. involving two skydivers who required medical attention.
Deputies learned that the collision had resulted in one skydiver being deceased and the second sustaining injuries that required further treatment at a medical facility, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said in a Monday statement. No additional details on the incident or the condition of the injured skydiver were released.
The names of those involved are being withheld pending next-of-kin notifications, authorities said.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Sunday evening
Two skydivers collided in midair near Ritzville, Washington.
1 source@ABC - 5:37 p.m. Sunday
Emergency services responded to a medical emergency call for two skydivers.
1 source@ABC - Monday
Adams County Sheriff's Office released a statement confirming one death and one injury.
1 source@ABC
Potential Impact
- 01
Local emergency services handled the medical response and investigation.
- 02
Next-of-kin notifications are pending before names are released.
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