Lake Elsinore Skydivers Killed
Two licensed skydivers died after colliding midair during a California training jump.
November 7, 2026 · Updated Nov 7, 6:45pm ET
CNN2 skydivers die after colliding midair in California and their parachutes become entangled
NewsweekSkydivers die after colliding about 150 feet above California
New York PostJump history of 2 skydivers killed in tragic midair collision revealed after victim’s haunting ‘deathwish’ post
Los Angeles Times2 skydivers killed while training for record-breaking maneuver in Lake Elsinore
USA TODAY2 skydivers dead following 'air emergency' in Southern California
Washington TimesTwo women dead in California after skydiving collision
HuffPost2 Licensed Skydivers Die In California After Their Parachutes Become Entangled
UPI2 skydivers killed after midair collision in Southern California
Daily MailTwo female skydivers die after colliding in mid-air
Boston Globe2 skydivers die after midair collision in Southern California
Associated Press2 licensed skydivers die midair in California after their parachutes become entangled
Daily BeastTwo Skydivers Killed in Freak Midair Accident
NBC NewsTwo skydivers die after colliding over Southern California
CBS News2 licensed skydivers die after midair collison in California
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What happened
- Georgia Jean, one of two skydivers killed Friday in Lake Elsinore, California, had reported more than 1,700 jumps, while fellow victim Levi Pimentel was listed as an indoor skydiving instructor.
- The Riverside County Sheriff’s OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficePOST participating California Law Enforcement Agency identified the victims as Jean, 56, of Box Elder, South Dakota, and Pimentel, 29, of Aurora, Illinois.
- Skydive Elsinore said the licensed, experienced jumpers collided about 150 feet above the ground while preparing to land, tangling their parachutes.
- The company said both parachutes had opened normally before the collision, and authorities said both skydivers died at a hospital after suffering critical injuries.
- The sheriff’s office is investigating the collision, and Skydive Elsinore said there was no indication of equipment failure.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the fatal landing collision and the skydivers’ experience. CNN focused on the company’s account that their parachutes tangled after a normal descent, while HuffPost added their identities and backgrounds; the Los Angeles Times highlighted their training for a women’s formation record.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized the fatal collision involving experienced jumpers, with the New York Post adding a dramatic personal angle. The Washington Times detailed their landing approaches, and the Daily Mail noted no apparent equipment problem; the Post highlighted Jean’s decade-old fear of being a “deathwish time bomb.”
