Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state
A midair collision during a skydiving jump in Ritzville, Washington, resulted in the death of one skydiver and injuries to another. Randy Hubbs, 70, was killed in the incident, while Nicole Klein, 52, sustained a hip injury but is expected to recover. The skydiving company involved has expressed condolences and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
- ▪The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time during a scheduled group jump.
- ▪Randy Hubbs was identified as the deceased skydiver, while Nicole Klein was injured.
- ▪Both skydivers were experienced, with Hubbs having completed approximately 800 jumps and Klein around 900.
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U.S. Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 26, 2026 / 9:19 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google One skydiver was killed and another injured after they collided midair during a jump in Washington state on Saturday, authorities said. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m.
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