Fatal Paragliding Accident in Prescott Valley Sparks Investigation

Prescott Valley Paragliding Accident Claims Life A tragic paragliding accident in Prescott Valley, Arizona, claimed the life of one person on May 17, 2025. The incident occurred near a small fire, which was quickly extinguished by responding authorities. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the victim deceased and a small fire burning nearby. "We arrived on scene to find one person dead and a small fire burning near the Prescott Valley area," stated a spokesperson from the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority. The fire was quickly contained, but the cause of the accident and the fire remain under investigation. The Sheriff's Office is working to determine the cause of the accident and if there is any connection between the paraglider's death and the fire. This investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. The community is urged to cooperate with the authorities during this investigation.