Helicopter Crash Sacramento Freeway Injuries
- What happened: A REACH medical helicopter crashed on eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento, California, around 7 p.m.
- Injuries: All three crew members - a pilot, a nurse, and a paramedic - sustained critical injuries and were taken to area hospitals.
- Rescue: Bystanders and a fire captain helped lift the helicopter off a crew member who was trapped underneath.
Here’s a summary of the news article:
What happened: A REACH medical helicopter crashed on eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento, California, around 7 p.m. Monday evening.
Injuries: All three crew members – a pilot, a nurse, and a paramedic - sustained critical injuries and were taken to area hospitals. There was no patient on board.
Rescue: Bystanders and a fire captain helped lift the helicopter off a crew member who was trapped underneath.
Examination: The cause of the crash is under investigation by the CHP, with assistance from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
Traffic: One lane of eastbound Highway 50 at 59th Street has been reopened.
Video Evidence: Video of the crash was captured by a driver in the westbound lanes. Photos show the helicopter upside down and debris scattered across the highway.