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3 people, including a 2-year-old child, died in helicopter crash in Louisiana

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3 people, including a 2-year-old child, died in helicopter crash in Louisiana

Federal Aviation Administration An investigation is ongoing after a couple and their young child died in a helicopter crash in southwest Louisiana.

The accident occurred on Friday night iowa townCalcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary “Stitch” Guillory said he asked local law enforcement, local firefighters and Louisiana State Police to respond to the scene.

According to the FAA, a Robinson R44 The helicopter crashed around 21.00 in the evening On a rural street in town, It’s about 60 miles west of Lafayette, near Lake Charles.

There were three people on board, FAA spokesman Rick Breitenfeldt told USA TODAY Monday morning.

Couple and baby killed in helicopter crash on rural street

A man, a woman and a baby died in the accident, Guillory He told KFDM-TV: and the plane turned out to be a personal helicopter.

The sheriff identified the victims as her husband, 50-year-old Jared Savant. Tanya (Hollingsworth) Savant35 years old and their 2 year old baby with Kinder.

Kinder, a small town in Allen Parish, Louisiana, is located about 20 miles north of where the helicopter crashed.

According to his Facebook profile Savant owned by Savant Auto In Kinder.

“This was a very tragic accident and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected,” Guillory said in a statement Monday. “I would like to express our gratitude to the community members living in the area where the accident occurred. They provided assistance to the scene without hesitation until first responders arrived.”

It is not yet known where the helicopter took off from and where it is going.

Family member Tim Andreas posted on Facebook: “It’s hard to believe that you two and your God’s gift, Romyn, are resting in the arms of our Great Savior tonight.” “We are filled with sorrow, but you rejoice because your race is over and you are all victorious.”

Andreas said, “I promise you that I will do my best to love and value your daughter and our grandchildren together as you do.” he said. “I know you will watch from Heaven and guide them and me.”

2-year-old baby is being investigated in the helicopter crash that killed the parents

No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, which will lead the investigation Monday.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior correspondent for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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