Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state
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Key Points:
- A fatal midair collision occurred Sunday near Colville, Washington, involving two skydivers during a scheduled group jump, resulting in the death of Randy Hubbs and injuries to Nicole Klein.
- Witnesses observed Hubbs become unresponsive immediately after the collision, losing control of his parachute and drifting away from the designated drop zone before landing beyond a nearby hill.
- Both skydivers were experienced, with Hubbs having over 800 jumps and Klein about 900, and they used personally owned equipment during the jump.
- Authorities confirmed weather conditions were not a factor and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident.
- The Adams County Coroner’s Office took custody of Hubbs, and officials expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy.