Human Interest Paragliding Instructor Dies in Midair Collision with Hang Glider in Utah Authorities said that Joshua Ellison, 44, an experienced paraglider, died of his injuries By David Chiu David Chiu David Chiu is a digital news writer for PEOPLE. A former PEOPLE intern from 2007 to 2008, he has been writing about news and entertainment for over 10 years. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 18, 2023 05:01PM EDT Two paragliders photographed mid-air. Photo: Getty A paragliding instructor died after he collided mid-air with a hang glider in Utah on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at the Salt Lake County Flight Park in Draper, per Fox affiliate KSTU. The publication noted that police received a call around 5 p.m. local time regarding a midair collision that involved a tandem paraglider and a single-person hang glider. All three people involved in the collision — the paragliding instructor, the woman he was gliding with in tandem and the solo hang glider — fell to the ground. 'Inspiring' 104-Year-Old Woman Dies 1 Week After Becoming World's Oldest Skydiver The paragliding instructor, identified as Joshua Ellison, 44, died at the scene, Lt. Mike Elkins of the Draper Police Department said, according to NBC affiliate KSL-TV. The Draper Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. “He was in very poor shape,” Elkins also said about Ellison, per KSL-TV. “By the time LifeFlight landed, he had succumbed to his injuries.” Watch Moment Skydiver Makes Incredible Landing on Inflatable Unicorn During Competition The woman paragliding with Ellison was transported to a hospital in critical condition, while the hang glider was treated for minor injuries, The Salt Lake City Tribune reported. Their names have not been disclosed. Elkins said the incident is under investigation, though it appears to be an accident, per ABC affiliate KTVX-TV. The Draper Police, per KSTU, said that Ellison was very experienced in paragliding. They added that this type of incident is very rare, since injuries–or sometimes fatalities–typically happen on hard landings. Hot Air Balloon Pilot’s Use of 'Impairing' Drugs, Including Cocaine, Contributed to Crash That Killed 5: NTSB According to the City of Draper’s website, the Salt Lake County Flight Park is considered “one of the very best places to hang glide in the entire world.” It said that the park has two launch areas for hang gliders and paragliders. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a report from the U.S. Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, there were five reported paragliding deaths and three hang gliding fatalities in 2022.