Tragedy at Skydive Chicago: Local Dentist Identified in Fatal Skydiving Incident as Investigations Unfold
Ottawa, Illinois — A tragic skydiving accident on July 7 claimed the life of 48-year-old Dr. Noel Liu, a dentist from East Peoria. The LaSalle County coroner, Richard Ploch, confirmed Liu’s identity after an emergency response was triggered at Skydive Chicago. Following the incident, a forensic autopsy was carried out, but preliminary results have yet to be released, and an investigation remains underway. This incident has reignited discussions about skydiving safety, particularly at the Ottawa …