State, federal authorities probe death of skydiver in NJ

State and federal authorities are investigating the death of a Michigan man in a skydiving accident in New Jersey.

Associated Press

Oct 24, 2022, 10:53 AM

Updated 729 days ago

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State and federal authorities are investigating the death of a Michigan man in a skydiving accident in New Jersey.
State police said they responded to a call for medical assistance at about 2:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Field airport in Alexandria Township in Hunterdon County.
Police said first responders found the skydiver lying in a field near the airport runway.
Police said 37-year-old Brandon Jackson of Troy, Michigan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police didn’t immediately identify the company involved or release other details.
The Federal Aviation Administration it had been notified and was investigating.