Christopher Carrillo Killed in Hang Gliding Accident off Pacifica Coast in San Mateo County
Christopher Carrillo ID’d as Pilot Killed in San Mateo County Hang Gliding Accident off Pacifica Coast
San Mateo County, California (April 22, 2019) – The San Mateo County coroner’s office has identified the pilot who was killed Sunday evening in a hang gliding accident near Pacifica as Christopher Carrillo, 44, of San Francisco.
The incident happened at around 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21 off the coast of Pacifica near Devil’s Slide on Highway 1.
The CHP report showed that Carrillo had to make an emergency landing in the Pacific ocean and crashed.
Authorities said Carrillo unhooked himself from the glider but was unable to make it ashore due to heavy surf and coastal cliffs.
Pilot Dies in San Mateo County Hang Gliding Accident Sunday, April 21
Emergency crews responded to perform rescue operations at the scene. The rescue teams located Carrillo approximately an eighth of a mile south of where he landed.
Carrillo was pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing and was transported to paramedics waiting on a nearby bluff. He was declared dead at 5:29 p.m.
The authorities are investigating the incident.
Our condolences go to the family and friends of Carrillo as they cope with the tragic crash.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
If your loved one has been killed in an aircraft accident because of a third party’s negligence, you can file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. Our experienced lawyers at Pacific Attorney Group will help you get justice for your loved one.
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