Three crew members on a REACH helicopter were injured on Monday when it crashed into a highway in Sacramento.
The California Highway Patrol reported that on Monday shortly after 7 p.m., the CHP’s Sacramento Communications Center received calls reporting a helicopter crash on eastbound U.S. Highway 50, west of 59th Street.
The aircraft, operated by REACH Air Medical Services, was functioning as a medical transport helicopter; however, no patients were on board at the time of the incident.
Three crewmembers were aboard, all of whom suffered major injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
No vehicles were involved in the crash.
Due to debris and the active investigation, eastbound U.S. 50 from the State Route 99 connector to the crash site was closed for several hours. All lanes were reopened at 1:22 a.m. Tuesday.
The CHP is assisting the National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, with the ongoing investigation.
“The California Highway Patrol extends its sincere gratitude to the motorists and first responders who stopped to render aid following last night’s crash. This is a complex investigation, and we will continue to work closely with the NTSB as they work to determine the cause of the crash,” said Chief Tyler Eccles, commander of CHP Valley Division.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dash camera footage of the incident is asked to submit information or videos to Sergeant Brodie Mitchell with the CHP Valley Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team at 916-731-6400 or via email at
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