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Police: Man Jumped From Crane With Parachute Near White Marsh Mall

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A man was injured after jumping from a 160-foot crane wearing a parachute and a helmet with two GoPro cameras in White Marsh Monday night, according to Baltimore County Police.

Officers were called to the scene, the 8200 block of town Center Drive, shortly after 8 p.m.

They say the 33-year-old, who worked for the construction company, landed on a steel box and was injured after the parachute did not fully deploy.

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The man, identified as David Matthew Mazik, of King City, Oregon, was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for treatment. His current condition is unknown.

Video that a witness to the aftermath of the jump sent to WJZ shows the man was awake and talking to officers when they arrived.

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