Lua Pepper Fatal Paragliding Crash near Playground and Summit Drives in Crestline
Lua Pepper ID’d as Woman Killed in San Bernardino Mountains Paragliding Accident near Playground and Summit Drives
Crestline, California (January 7, 2019) – The woman who was killed in a fatal paragliding accident on Friday evening in the San Bernardino Mountains near Crestline has been identified by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office.
Lua Pepper, 44, of San Bernardino died in the incident that was reported at about 5:14 p.m. January 4 near Playground and Summit drives.
Deputies said Pepper had just taken off near the Crestline Hang Glider and Paraglider Launch when she crashed into the mountainside.
The emergency crews responded to the incident and found that Pepper had succumbed to her injuries at the scene. She was confirmed dead at 8:55 p.m.
It’s unclear what caused the paraglider to crash into a thick vegetation and approximately 700 feet down a south facing slope.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the accident. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal paragliding accident, we highly recommend that you seek legal guidance and fight for justice. At Pacific Attorney Group, we go to a great length to ensure that an insurance company follows the law and offers a full compensation for your loss. Call our firm today, and we will help you get justice for your loved one.
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