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Survivors of California freeway helicopter crash released from hospital

Earlier this month, a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed onto Highway 50 in Sacramento after departing UC Davis Medical Center, critically injuring all three crew members who were taken to hospital.
After leaving UC Davis Medical Center, the H130 helicopter was airborne for fewer than 30 seconds before descending rapidly and crashing onto the freeway.
Pilot Chad Millward and paramedic Margaret `DeDe` Davis have moved to inpatient rehabilitation facilities after Millward was released this week and Davis last week, REACH Air Medical Services said.
REACH Air Medical Services said Tuesday that the community's support has been vital for affected families, noting nurse Susan 'Suzie' Smith died days after the crash and her family may release memorial information.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the cause as rush-hour traffic and a `vehicle extrication assignment` slowed responders while bystanders helped lift the H130 helicopter.

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