Alpharetta man Rodrigo V. Bianchini dies in skydiving accident
An Alpharetta man died in a skydiving accident in Polk County Saturday, officials said.
Polk County Coroner's Office Rodrigo V. Bianchini, 41, of Alpharetta, was killed in a Polk County skydiving accident.
Tony Brazier, Polk County deputy coroner, said Rodrigo V. Bianchini, 41, died early Saturday moing while jumping with a group of skydivers Saturday.
Brazier said Bianchini apparently tried to skim across a pond when landing but hit the water too hard.
He died at the scene.
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