Summary
A medevac helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in East Sacramento, California, injuring three people on board. The crash caused a traffic shutdown and no other vehicles were involved. The cause of the accident is currently unknown.
Key Facts
- A medevac helicopter crashed in East Sacramento, California.
- The crash occurred on Highway 50 around 7:10 p.m.
- Three people on board – a pilot, nurse, and paramedic – were critically injured.
- No patients were on the helicopter during the crash.
- Bystanders helped lift the wreckage to free one trapped person.
- No other vehicles on the ground were involved.
- The helicopter belonged to REACH Air Medical.
- Several local highways were closed due to the crash and it is unclear when they will reopen.
