Skydiver dies of injuries after pregame accident at Tennessee high school football game

The man was described as 'a beloved husband, father and grandfather'

A skydiver has died of his injuries after a pregame accident at the Musket Bowl in Tennessee on Friday night.

The man was flown to a hospital via helicopter Friday night, and the annual rivalry game between Daniel Boone and David Crockett high schools in Jonesborough went on after a delay.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the injured skydiver that has passed away,” Washington County Schools Superintendent Jerry Boyd told WVLT 8 in Knoxville. “We ask that everyone keep the family in their thoughts and prayers as they deal with the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather.”

An apparent parachute malfunction caused the skydiver to plummet at an unsafe speed, and he crashed into a field just outside the stadium's fence.

Boyd told wkrm.com that mental health services will be available at Daniel Boone and David Crockett high schools on Monday.

(File photo by Clara Sandoval)