Skydiver killed after falling onto roof in California

PERRIS, Calif. — A skydiver has died in an accident in Southern California.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the skydiver was found on the roof of a residence in the city of Perris on Monday afternoon.

Cal Fire says the person died at the scene.

Perris is a centre for skydiving about 70 miles (112 kilometres) southeast of Los Angeles.

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