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DeLand police investigate skydiver’s death

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police are investigating the death of a skydiver.

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Police responded to the DeLand Municipal Airport around 2:30 p.m. Monday.

They said a man suffered a hard landing while skydiving.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the incident appeared to be an accident.

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The victim’s name has not been released.

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