Medical Helicopter Crashes on Sacramento Highway 50
A REACH medical helicopter crashed Monday evening on eastbound Highway 50 near 59th Street in Sacramento, leaving at least three people critically injured and prompting a full closure of the eastbound lanes. The California Highway Patrol and Sacramento Fire Department are investigating the cause while the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is assisting; the FAA has been contacted and the crash remains under investigation.
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📌 Key Facts
- A REACH air medical helicopter went down on eastbound Highway 50 near 59th Street in Sacramento (Monday evening).
- Sacramento Fire Department reports at least three people with critical injuries.
- Eastbound Highway 50 is fully closed at 59th Street; CHP, Sacramento Fire and Sacramento County Sheriff's Office are on scene and investigating.