Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison, and Rescue Specialist Matthew King all killed in helicopter crash near Las Vegas, New Mexico
4 killed in BCSO helicopter crash near Las Vegas
BCSO spokeswoman Jayme Fuller said those onboard their helicopter Metro 2 were heading back to Albuquerque after assisting firefighters with the East Mesa Fire.
Four dead after a sheriff's office helicopter crashed in New Mexico
The sheriff's office says there were three members of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and one member of the Bernalillo County Fire Department in the helicopter at the time of the crash. There are no known survivors.
Victims in BCSO helicopter crash identified
Sunday afternoon, BCSO announced the names of those on the aircraft as Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison, and from Bernalillo County Fire Rescue, Rescue Specialist Matthew King.
Attorney General Balderas Issues Statement On Death Of Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office First Responders In Helicopter Crash
“I am heartbroken to hear of the helicopter crash that tragically took the lives of Bernalillo County first responders who were bravely assisting with the East Mesa Fire.
Four died ‘doing what they love’
Surrounded by their command staff, Sheriff Gonzales and Fire Chief Greg Perez held a somber news conference to offer their condolences to the men’s families, support to their colleagues and a timeline of the day’s events preceding the crash. County employees, some tearing up, sat in the audience.
Timeline of BCSO helicopter crash near Las Vegas
Below is the timeline put together by BCSO with approximate times of how the day went.
Family of BCSO Deputy Michael Levison, who died in helicopter crash, says he dedicated his life to serving others
"He was living his best life. He loved being a sheriff's deputy. He loved his job and he loved helping people," Danny and Marie Levison, his dad and stepmom, said.
One of the BCSO helicopter crash victims had initially survived to call 911
It is unclear who had called San Miguel County 9-1-1. The recordings obtained by Target 7 were of dispatchers directing emergency crews where to go.
Bernalillo County leaders speak for the first time on tragic helicopter crash
Chief Perez said it'd been a tragic 48 hours for Bernalillo County. From the time of the crash to the procession for the fallen and Monday, where he spoke on the incident.
BCSO helicopter crash victim initially survived
What caused the crash and other details surrounding the incident will be determined through a lengthy investigation, according to the NTSB.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal BCSO helicopter crash
The report says two people were on a ridge looking at the sunset when they saw Metro 2 fly over them. The witnesses said they saw the helicopter rapidly descend without making any turns.
Autopsies released in BCSO helicopter crash
Recently released autopsies determined the three Bernalillo County deputies and one firefighter killed in a July helicopter crash all died as a result of blunt-force trauma.
BCSO relaunches helicopter unit after fatal crash
The unit hasn’t flown since a second helicopter in the unit crashed July 16, about 25 miles south of Las Vegas, New Mexico, killing four first responders who were helping to fight the East Mesa Fire.
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