October 07, 2025
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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.

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Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; at least 3 critically injured
https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/ October 07, 2025