2 California paragliders killed in collision are identified

Authorities have identified two paragliders killed in a midair collision at a San Diego beach.

Police say the men collided and crashed about 75 feet to the cliffs below Saturday near the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

KFMB-TV reports 43-year-old Glenn Bengtsson from Carlsbad and 61-year-old Raul Valerio from Laguna Hills died at the scene.

The two were flying separately when their canopies became entangled and they plunged straight down.

San Diego Lifeguard Lt. Rich Stropky says Bengtsson was certified to fly on his own. Valerio was working on his certification, but had flown 20 to 25 times.

The crash is under investigation.