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BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Shotton Colliery skydive inquest into Jade Damarell death begins
An inquest hearing for a 32-year-old woman who died while skydiving was told "there was no reason to suspect equipment failure".Marketing manager Jade Damarell died after crashing on to farmland near Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, on 27 April.A post-mortem examination at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle found she died as a result of "blunt trauma".The brief opening hearing in Crook, County Durham, was adjourned until a full inquest on 21 August. Ms Damarell was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and lived in Caerphilly, Wales, coroner's officer Alexis Blighe told the Blighe said: "I understand the circumstances to be that Ms Damarell was involved in a parachute incident on 27 April."Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield asked Ms Blighe: "There's no reason to suspect equipment failure?"Ms Blighe replied: "No reason at all."Ms Blighe said the body was identified by Bryn Chaffe, who was chief instructor at the skydiving firm she her death, Sky-High Skydiving said: "It is with great sadness that we confirm a tragic incident took place involving a valued member of our community." Additional reporting by PA Media Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
John Elway's Friend Jeff Sperbeck's Cause of Death Revealed: Report
Jeff Sperbeck's cause of death has been revealed. The longtime agent and friend of NFL legend John Elway reportedly died of blunt head trauma, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office told TMZ on Friday, May 9. His death has been ruled an accident. Elway, 64, was driving a golf cart carrying Sperbeck, 62, when the agent fell from the cart and suffered traumatic head injuries. The accident occurred at the Madison Club in La Quinta, California on April 26 and Sperbeck died four days later. 'I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,' Elway said in a statement on April 30. 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me.' John Elway's Sister Died Less Than 1 Month Before Golf Cart Accident Killed His Friend Jeff Sperbeck 'My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff's wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him,' the statement continued. 'Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.' Sperbeck's family also released a statement expressing their sadness and thanking the community for its support. 'He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all,' the statement read. 'We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elways and the many other clients Jeff called friends. We are grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support that we have received and ask for privacy for our family at this difficult time.' While law enforcement initially opened an investigation in the days after Sperbeck's death, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco subsequently told The Denver Post that 'nothing that we have found' to indicate law enforcement needed to be involved. Johnny Bananas Shares Video of Golf Cart Ride Amid Reports He Was Present During John Elway's Crash 'Unfortunately for all of those involved, one of the people – well, a couple of them – happen to be very high-profile celebrities,' Bianco told the outlet on Friday, May 2. 'And that makes this more of an issue than it probably should be.' In addition to Sperbeck, Elway was transporting his girlfriend, Sperbeck's wife, Cori, and The Challenge legend Johnny Bananas. Sources told CBS that there was 'no swerving or horseplay' and 'no one was drunk.' Elway called 911 after the accident and when paramedics arrived, Sperbeck was reportedly still breathing. He was transported to a hospital and placed on life support before he succumbed to his injuries. Elway's professional relationship with Sperbeck dates back to 1990, seven years into the quarterback's NFL career. The two became close friends during Elway's playing days and they cofounding wine brand 7Cellars together in 2015.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Death of John Elway agent Jeff Sperbeck caused by 'blunt head trauma' and ruled an accident
The agent for Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway was killed in an "accident," Southern California investigators said Friday, nearly two weeks after a tragic golf cart fall. Jeffrey Sperbeck's death was caused by 'blunt head trauma," according to a statement from the Riverside Sheriff's Coroner Bureau statement, which also labeled the fatality an "accident." The "mode of death" for the 62-year-old Sperbeck was described as: 'Passenger fell from golf cart.'The sheriff's department on Friday did not elaborate on any potential criminal responsibility, only saying 'the investigation remains ongoing.' So it wasn't clear prosecution would be recommended for the April 26 crash at the Madison Club, a private golf resort community in La Quinta near Palm Springs where Elway owns a home. But Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco strongly hinted last week this case wouldn't end in a criminal referral, saying that "so far it appears to be just a tragic accident.' A source familiar with the details of the incident confirmed to NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver that Elway, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Broncos and Hall of Fame member, was driving the golf cart. A representative of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, which would have final say on any potential charges, couldn't be immediately reached for comment late Friday afternoon. Sperbeck also once represented New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp, who died on July 22, 2021 after a bicycle crash near San Francisco. Knapp, 58, was an avid cyclist and he suffered fatal injuries when a motorist swerved into the bike lane and hit him in San Ramon, Sperbeck said at the time. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jeff Sperbeck's death officially ruled an accident
The death of John Elway's friend and business partner Jeff Sperbeck has officially been ruled an accident. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department released the following statement on Friday: The Riverside Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau has released the following information regarding Jerry Sperbeck's cause of death. The Cause of Death is "Blunt Head Trauma," and the Manner of Death is "Accident," and the Mode of Death (How the injury occurred) is "Passenger fell from golf cart." Sperbeck fell off the back of a golf cart that Elway was driving last month. Sperbeck died a few days later and his family and Elway have since released statements. 'I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent," part of Elway's statement read. Sperbeck's wife, released a statement that said, in part: "We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elway's." Following the coroner's ruling, Sheriff Chad Bianco told the Denver Post's Luca Evans: 'Outside of new evidence or new potential witnesses … our investigation is concluded.' This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Death of John Elway's friend officially ruled an accident
