Riverside County: 2 skydivers killed in in-flight emergency at Lake Elsinore, authorities say
Two skydivers died Friday after a mid-flight emergency at Lake Elsinore, authorities said.
Friday November 6, 2026 11:23 p.m.
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KABC) — Two skydivers were killed Friday during a mid-flight emergency at Lake Elsinore, authorities said.
At approximately 11:47 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 20000 block of Cereal Street following a report of an aircraft emergency.
Two parachutists were found on the ground and receiving medical treatment. They both suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
They were later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Video from the area shows strong winds after the crash, but it’s unclear if that’s what caused the injuries.
No further details were immediately available.
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