Aurora woman among 2 licensed skydivers killed in California after parachutes became entangled

Skydiver Aurora woman among 2 licensed skydivers killed in California after parachutes became entangled Aurora, Illinois woman Levi Pimentel, 29, was among two licensed skydivers who died in Lake Elsinore, California after parachutes became entangled. Sunday, November 8, 2026 4:04AM Share LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. -- Two experienced skydivers, including a Chicago-area woman, who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in Southern California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground . The Riverside County Sheriff's Office on Saturday identified the two who died as Georgia Jean, 56, of Box Elder, South Dakota, and Levi Pimentel, 29, of Aurora, Illinois. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Jean founded the company Circle Evolution, which "is the collaboration between conscious channel Georgia Jean and the non-physical collective The Circle of Light," according to the company's website. Jean said in a bio that she started skydiving in 2015 and had more than 1,700 jumps. Pimentel was listed on LinkedIn as a lead instructor at iFLY Naperville, an indoor skydiving company. The accident occurred at about noon Friday at Skydive Elsinore, the company said in a statement, and both were licensed skydivers. The Riverside County Fire Department said the two suffered traumatic injuries and were taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Skydive Elsinore said the free fall portion of the dive and the opening of the parachutes were normal, but as they were preparing to land, the two skydivers collided at approximately 150 feet above the ground. Aurora woman among 2 licensed skydivers killed in California after parachutes became entangled 1 hour ago Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say 'Doing what's right': Welch speaks after deciding not to seek another term as Illinois House speaker 28 minutes ago "The collision caused their parachutes to become entangled, and both sustained critical injuries when they reached the ground," Skydive Elsinore said in a statement. They were pronounced dead at the hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified, the sheriff's office said. It will collect the skydivers' parachutes and conduct an investigation. The U.S. Parachute Association reports that in 2025, members made 3.47 million skydives and there were 16 fatalities. The organization said 5.6% of members reported suffering an injury that required medical treatment, with the most common being ankle injuries during landings. ABC7 Chicago contributed to this report. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics AURORA CALIFORNIA NAPERVILLE SKYDIVER ACCIDENT 2 skydivers killed in midair emergency in Southern California, authorities say Wisconsin skydivers jump to help victims of plane crash in cornfield Skydiving couple makes 14,000-foot wedding jump Video shows skydiver crashing into tent at NorCal rodeo Watch Live ON NOW Suburban man charged with kidnapping, battery leading to Chicago chase IL House speaker speaks out after deciding not to seek another term 28 minutes ago CTA train collides with vehicle on West Side: officials 21 minutes ago NYC Dept. of Education employee charged in stabbing death of jogger UFC's Dana White, Trump to meet over White House press secretary offer 3 hours ago Contract ratified to end Chicago parking attendant strike Smash-and-grab thieves target at least 5 North Side businesses: VIDEO 2 men shot on sidewalk on North Side: CPD