MASON COUNTY, Wash. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a skydiving accident that happened Saturday afternoon.
The MCSO said deputies and Washington State Patrol units responded to the 11000 block of U.S. Highway 101 around 4:30 p.m.
MCSO said officials were already driving on the highway when they got the call and were on the scene in minutes.
MCSO said the skydiver’s parachute clipped the top of a tree and caused an uncontrolled fall.
"The Mason County Sheriff's Office sends our deepest condolences to all those involved," they wrote in a tweet.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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