Up to 5 hurt in LASD helicopter crash near San Gabriel Reservoir: Officials

by: Cameron Kiszla, with reporting by Sam Bader

Posted: Mar 19, 2022 / 05:56 PM PDT

Up to date: Mar 19, 2022 / 06:41 PM PDT

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division plane crashed in Angeles Crest close to the San Gabriel Reservoir, and 5 deputies have been injured, based on officers.

The crash occurred close to East Fork Street and State Route 39 at about 4:52 p.m., based on an alert from the Los Angeles County Hearth Division and Supervisor Ornelas.

Of the 5 individuals who have been harm, one is in vital situation, two suffered reasonable accidents and one suffered minor accidents, Ornelas stated, and the fifth particular person’s situation is presently unknown.

All 5 persons are on their technique to an area trauma middle, Ornelas added.

Deputy Parra of the LASD confirmed that the downed helicopter was an LASD chopper, which Parra stated went down close to the San Gabriel Dam.

Parra added that the variety of individuals contained in the helicopter, LASD Air Rescue 5, is believed to be about 4 individuals, although Parra had no info on their circumstances.

The LASD later confirmed that 5 deputies have been concerned within the crash.