Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
2 California paragliders killed in collision are identified
SAN DIEGO – Authorities have identified two paragliders killed in a midair collision at a San Diego beach.
Police say the men collided and crashed about 75 feet (23 metres) to the cliffs below Saturday near the Torrey Pines Gliderport.
KFMB-TV reports 43-year-old Glenn Bengtsson of Carlsbad and 61-year-old Raul Valerio of Laguna Hills died at the scene.
The two were flying separately when their canopies became entangled and they plunged straight down.
San Diego Lifeguard Lt. Rich Stropky said Bengtsson was certified to fly on his own. Valerio was working on his certification, but had flown 20 to 25 times.
The crash is under investigation.
___
Information from: KFMB-TV, http://www.kfmb.com/
News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
