NORTHERN UTAH

Kaysville man dies in Box Elder County paraglider accident

Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 AM

First responders search for the man who died in a paragliding accident on Friday....

A Kaysville man died in a paraglider accident near Willard, Box Elder County on Friday. (Box Elder County Sheriff's Office)

(Box Elder County Sheriff's Office)

WILLARD, Box Elder County — A Kaysville man died in a paraglider accident in the Willard area on Friday.

A search was initiated about 7:30 p.m. Friday after a paraglider was reported overdue, Box Elder County Chief Deputy Sheriff Cade Palmer said Saturday.

A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter crew assisted in the search operation and identified a debris field, confirming that a paraglider suffered a fatal crash.

The sheriff’s office identified the victim as a 25-year-old man from Kaysville. His name has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

The helicopter was used to recover the man’s body.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic loss,” Palmer said.

Read the full story at KSL.com

Related: Police release identity of man who died while paragliding in Utah County

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Kaysville man dies in Box Elder County paraglider accident