Colorado man dies in skydiving accident in Seagraves, Texas: He 'loved to push the limits'

2025-01-13 16:08:48 source:lotradecoin crypto trading academy category:Markets

A Colorado man is dead after an apparent skydiving accident in west Texas, local law enforcement confirmed Tuesday.

Jacob Glenn Todd, 36, died during the Oct. 15 incident in Seagraves, Texas, Gaines County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Landon Walker told USA TODAY.

The small city with a population of about 2,400 people is about 65 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas near the New Mexico state line.

On the day of Todd's death, deputies and the Seagraves Fire Department and Seagraves EMS responded to a report of a parachute accident at the Seagrave's Airport off Highway 385, Walker said.

When first-responders arrived, lifesaving measures were being conducted on Todd by bystanders, officials wrote in a press release.

Todd was transported to a hospital by EMS where he died from his injuries, according to the release.

Officials said Todd was from Elizabeth, Colorado, about 40 miles southeast of Denver.

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He 'loved to push the limits'

According to his obituary, Todd is survived by one daughter, Jeune Alexandria Todd, his parents Dave and Karen Todd, and other family members.

"He (Todd) was always willing to lend a hand and pitch in when he sensed someone in need," Kehly Todd and Bryan Todd posted about on an online fundraising page to help raise money to help family with funeral expenses. "He knew how to make you laugh and loved to push the limits in his hobbies, whether racing cars or skydiving."

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As of Tuesday afternoon the fundraiser had raised $9,300 in donations.

The accident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, Walker said.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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