Florida skydiver killed after landing in Titusville yard identified by police

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - The Titusville Police Department has released new details regarding a skydiver who fell to his death after landing in a Central Florida yard over the weekend.

Officials identified the victim as Frederick Morello, 69, of Ormond Beach.

Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Saturday, authorities said Morello was outfitted in parachute attire and gear when he was found dead on the lawn of a home on Merry Lane, located adjacent to Arthur-Dunn Airpark.

James Sconiers, who lives at the home, told FOX 35 News he saw the incident unfold.

Parachutist dies after landing in yard

A skydiver died Saturday afternoon when he crash-landed in someone's yard, according to the Titusville Fire Department.

"He hit the ground. Bounced off the driveway into their grass. Almost like a basketball that’s just how hard he hit the ground like someone bounced him up. It’s hard," Sconiers said.

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One resident said his home security camera caught what happened. It shows that the parachute had been deployed when the man crashed to his death in a resident's driveway.

At this time, police said the incident remains under investigation, but they plan to release more information upon its conclusion.