Charlotte woman dies following skydiving accident in South Carolina

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Monday, July 15, 2019
Charlotte woman dies following skydiving accident in South Carolina
Charlotte woman dies following skydiving accident in South Carolina

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WTVD) -- A woman died in a skydiving accident Sunday afternoon at Skydive Carolina Parachute Center in Chester County, South Carolina, WSOC reported.

Authorities say a woman from Charlotte was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon following the accident.

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Officials responded to a "hard landing" call just before 3 p.m., and when they got there, they pronounced the woman dead at the scene.

The woman, who was reported to be an experienced skydiver, was jumping with a group when it happened.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.