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One skydiver dead, another injured after midair collision in Adams County

May 25, 2026, 11:49 AM

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An Adams County Sheriff's Office vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Adams County Sheriff's Office)

(Photo courtesy of Adams County Sheriff's Office)

One skydiver died in a midair collision Sunday evening in Adams County, the local sheriff’s office confirmed.

A second skydiver was injured in the collision.

Emergency crews were called to the 2000 block of E. Schoessler Road at approximately 5:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report that two skydivers had collided in the air and were in need of medical attention.

“On scene, deputies learned of a midair collision resulting in one of the skydivers becoming deceased and the second sustaining injuries requiring additional treatment at a medical facility,” the Adams County Sheriff’s Office stated.

The person who died was released to the Adams County Coroner’s Office.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident.

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