Two experienced skydivers killed in tragic California midair collision as parachutes got tangled
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA: Two experienced skydivers have been identified after a deadly midair collision in Southern California left them with critical injuries just moments before landing. Levi Pimentel, 29, of Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of South Dakota, died on Friday, November 6, after their parachutes became tangled during a jump near Lake Elsinore.
Both suffered major injuries when they hit the ground and later died at a hospital.
🚨 Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, Inland Empire, California News 📰 Two experienced, licensed women skydivers died Friday after a mid-air collision over Skydive Elsinore in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County. Around 11:45–11:50 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, the pair—part of a group of about 20 women in an organized event—jumped from 12,500 feet. As they approached the landing zone near Cereal Street and Corydon Road, they collided roughly 150 feet above the ground. Their parachutes became entangled and both sustained major injuries on impact just off the runway. They were transported by ground ambulance to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where they were later pronounced dead. Identities have not been released. The investigation is ongoing. 🚨 Please 🙏🏽 Follow me, for more, Inland Empire and Southern California news and National News stories 🗞️ 🎥 Reporting Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s, Riverside County Officials, Skydive Elsinore, RVC News / KTLA 5 News 📰 #LakeElsinore #RiversideCounty #inlandempire #Skydiving #southerncalifornia
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Levi Pimentel and Georgia Jean collided approximately 150 feet above the ground
The fatal incident happened on Friday afternoon, with emergency responders arriving at the scene around 11.47 am.
Both women were found near the airfield receiving medical attention before being transported to Inland Valley Medical Center. However, they later died from their injuries.
Josh Hall of Skydive Elsinore said both victims were experienced, licensed skydivers who were visiting the area from out of town. The women collided approximately 150 feet above the ground as they approached the landing area.
He also confirmed that there were no equipment failures involved in the incident.
Skydive Elsinore reveals what happened during final moments of jump
Hall shared details about the moments leading up to the collision in a news release.
"Eyewitnesses report that the freefall portion of the jump was normal and uneventful, and that both skydivers opened their parachutes at the expected altitude," he said.
However, things went wrong as the women approached the landing area.
"The two skydivers collided at approximately 150 feet above the ground. The collision caused their parachutes to become entangled, and both sustained critical injuries when they reached the ground," Hall added.
The company said the two women were experienced skydivers and that no equipment problems were reported.
Strong winds present during fatal California skydiving accident
Strong winds were also present in the area when the fatal jump took place, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
However, it remains unclear whether the weather conditions played any role in the collision. No connection between the winds and the accident has been established.
Skydive Elsinore, which operates in the Inland Empire, expressed grief over the deaths and extended its condolences to the victims' families and friends.
"Skydive Elsinore extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of both skydivers, and is grieving alongside all those affected," the company said.
Lake Elsinore is located in West Riverside County, approximately 70 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
