Skydiver dead, another injured after midair collision in Washington state, authorities say
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Key Points:
- A midair collision between two skydivers during a group jump in Ritzville, Washington, resulted in one fatality and one injury, according to authorities.
- The incident occurred around 5:37 p.m. Sunday at Skydive West Plains, involving 11 participants in the jump.
- One skydiver became incapacitated after the collision, losing control of his parachute and was observed drifting away unresponsive before disappearing beyond a hill.
- Emergency services responded promptly, with the injured skydiver receiving additional medical treatment at a facility.
- Weather conditions were not considered a factor, and the incident remains under investigation by local authorities.