Overview
- The collision occurred about 11:50 a.m. Friday over a skydiving center on Cereal Street near Corydon Road in Lake Elsinore, with witnesses saying the jumpers struck each other roughly 50 feet above the ground.
- Riverside County deputies and fire crews found the two skydivers receiving medical care and they were taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where both were later pronounced dead.
- Authorities have confirmed the deaths and opened an investigation but have not said whether the jumpers were experienced, were attempting maneuvers, or if equipment failed.
- Northeast winds with gusts up to about 20 mph were reported in the region near March Air Reserve Base on the same day, though officials say it is not yet known if wind contributed to the crash.
- Investigators typically examine weather, training or experience, jump type and equipment and will also notify next of kin before releasing identities as the probe continues.