Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state
A skydiver died following a midair collision during a group jump in Washington state. The incident, which occurred near Colville, involved two experienced jumpers, Randy Hubbs and Nicole Klein. Authorities are investigating the collision, which left Hubbs unresponsive and led to his death.
- ▪The skydiving incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near Colville, Washington.
- ▪Randy Hubbs was identified as the deceased jumper, while Nicole Klein sustained injuries.
- ▪Both jumpers were experienced, with Hubbs having completed over 800 jumps and Klein about 900.
- ▪Witnesses reported that Hubbs became unresponsive after the collision, drifting away from the designated drop zone.
- ▪Weather conditions do not appear to have contributed to the incident.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ One skydiver killed and one injured after midair collision in Washington state — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Skydiver killed after midair collision with another jumper — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state — Fox News
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US News Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state By Bonny Chu, Fox News Published May 26, 2026, 3:41 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Anti-ICE protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey detention center as Gov Sherrill denied entry Viral teen takeovers unleash chaos nationwide as malls, beaches and restaurants become battlegrounds Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset A skydiver died Sunday following a reported midair collision between two jumpers, authorities said Monday. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near Colville, northeast of Washington state, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO).
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