A skydiver dies and another is injured after a midair collision during a scheduled group jump in Washington state, authorities say. Multiple outlets report the incident occurs near Colville, at or around West Plains Skydiving, during a team or group jump. Officials say they are called after reports that two skydivers need medical attention. One person is confirmed dead, while another suffers injuries and is taken for medical treatment.
Some reports identify the deceased as Randy Hubbs and the injured skydiver as Nicole Klein. Another account says Hubbs becomes unresponsive around an altitude of roughly 500 feet above ground level after drifting away from the drop zone, though details vary by outlet. All sources describe the event as a collision between two jumpers in midair during the jump and state that an investigation is ongoing.
Authorities continue to review what led to the collision and the circumstances of the jump, including how the two skydivers ended up on trajectories that resulted in the impact.
