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Palm River, FL (April 5, 2019) - One person died in Palm River after a helicopter made a crash landing on a roadway on Thursday, April 5th. The incident took place on 50th Street, near Palm River Road, around 2:20 p.m.
Police say that the series of events began when a helicopter suffered engine failure, causing it to crash onto the road below. When the helicopter crashed, it landed on top of a pickup that was traveling northbound on 50th Street. The helicopter's rotor blades were spinning at the time it made the crash landing. The blade struck and killed a passenger inside the truck. The deceased passenger was not immediately identified. The operator of the helicopter, which was privately-owned, has also not been identified. There is no word on whether any additional injuries were sustained.
Police are still investigating the crash and no additional details have been released at this time.
Our condolences are with the families affected by this tragic event in Palm River. Losing a loved one in a traffic crash is one of the most difficult things for a family to endure. No one ever expects to receive word that their family member has been killed under such tragic circumstances.
In the aftermath of a fatal crash, police will work to prepare a detailed report on the circumstances surrounding the accident. If an innocent victim died due to the negligence of a third party, Florida law provides for wrongful death claims to be made by the surviving family members of the deceased. Various forms of compensation are available in a Florida wrongful death claim for the loss of your family member.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys understand the pain caused when a fatal incident occurs. We are here to help you through these difficult times and protect your legal rights in the process. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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