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Retired California Highway Patrol Hero Fighting to Recover After Freeway Helicopter Crash
All three crew members remain hospitalized in critical condition while federal agencies investigate the cause of the crash minutes after takeoff, officials said.
- A retired California Highway Patrol officer, Chad Millward, was seriously injured Monday night when a medical helicopter he piloted crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento.
- Chad Millward, honored for his bravery during the 2017 Atlas Fire, sustained serious injuries after the Reach Air Medical helicopter he was piloting crashed just minutes after takeoff.
- Passengers Paramedic Margaret Davis and Nurse Susan Smith were also onboard, and all three remain hospitalized while NTSB and FAA officials investigate the accident.
- Bystanders and emergency personnel quickly exited their vehicles to help rescue Smith, working together to raise the helicopter off her and extract her from the debris.
- Millward and Davis are said to be on the mend, while Smith’s condition remains critical; meanwhile, the Smith family is requesting prayers and community members are gathering for a vigil.
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Retired California Highway Patrol hero fighting to recover after freeway helicopter crash
CHP Officer Chad Millward, known for 2017 Atlas Fire heroics, is recovering after a helicopter crash in Sacramento. Community rallies for his recovery.
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