Skydiver Plummets To Death In Florida: Police

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — A Canadian solo skydiver has died after he suffered a hard landing in Zephyrhills on Thursday afternoon, police said.

The accident occurred at Skydive City at around 1:19 p.m., according to police.

James Southam, a 33-year-old man from British Columbia, Canada, was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center by Pasco Fire Rescue. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital, Zephyrhills police said.

The Zephyrhills Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident and did not provide further details on how the accident occurred.