Woman killed skydiving after apparent parachute malfunction

A 59-year-old Florida girl was killed in a skydiving accident in upstate New York when her parachute apparently malfunctioned, police stated.

Karen Bernard, of Wildwood, jumped out of a aircraft within the space of County Freeway 34 within the city of Westford shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday, in accordance with state troopers.

The lady’s brother Terry additionally introduced her loss of life on Fb.

“It’s with a tragic coronary heart that I have to notify you, her household and associates that Karen handed away Saturday July twenty fourth in a skydiving associated accident,” he wrote.

“She was doing the issues she cherished to do. At the moment there are not any companies deliberate. Please chorus from asking any questions at the moment as a result of we don’t have any solutions and we’re not monitoring her web page. We’re all fairly numb and in disbelief. Thanks to your understanding,” he added.

The accident stays below investigation.