Perris skydiving accident leaves one dead, one in critical condition

Firefighters responded to a traumatic skydiving injury near the 600 block of East Ellis Avenue in Perris just before 2 p.m. One skydiver was declared deceased at the scene. Another skydiver was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries and was reported in critical condition. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted and found the deceased skydiver in a field on the east side of the 215 Freeway. The injured skydiver was found on the west side of the freeway, and a third skydiver was located without injuries. The cause of the incident is under investigation. Police tape cordoned off the area, and video showed deputies speaking near the scene to a man wearing a Skydive Perris T-shirt. Officials have not confirmed which company the skydivers were with.

"The skydiving business is located close to the scene of the accident; however, officials have not confirmed what company the skydivers were with, and Skydive Perris did not immediately respond to a request for comment."

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