Rio Grande City, TX (March 10, 2024) - Three people were killed and another was injured after a crash involving a U.S. Army helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday afternoon, March 8. The incident occurred near Rio Grande City west of McAllen at around 3 p.m. One woman and three men were on board the craft at the time of the accident.
Two soldiers and a border patrol agent were killed in the accident. Another soldier was injured. The names of the involved parties have not been released at this time. The helicopter was assigned to patrol the border as a part of Joint Task Force North.
No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. More information will be provided as it becomes available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Operating a helicopter should only be done by experienced professionals. Unfortunately, even when an experienced pilot is in control, unexpected accidents can still occur. Statistics show that helicopter crashes have a fatality rate of 1.3 deaths per 100,000 flight hours. Even with the appropriate safety measures in place, it can be hard to completely prevent a serious accident from taking place. There were 90 helicopter accidents reported across the country in a recent year. It can be difficult to deal with a deadly crash on your own, and it is key that you are able to pursue justice with the help of a trained attorney.
You should know that you are not alone after a deadly accident of any kind. A qualified Rio Grande City wrongful death lawyer can be by your side to help you pursue a strong claim and recovery. The trained legal team at the Edwards Law Firm is here to help, and we can be reached at our offices at 361-320-6752.
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