From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Helicopter crash kills pedestrian in Los Angeles
A helicopter crashed and burned in Chatsworth near a deadly bus collision scene, killing a person on the ground.
In brief
A helicopter crashed and burned in Chatsworth near a deadly bus collision scene, killing a person on the ground. The known death was a pedestrian outside the helicopter, while the cause and number of people aboard remain unknown. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Helicopter goes down
A helicopter crashed Tuesday evening in Los Angeles and burst into flames, sending a thick column of black smoke into the sky.
“A helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening”
Near another crash
The helicopter went down near the scene of a large bus collision in Chatsworth that had already left at least two people dead.
“near the scene of a large bus crash that left at least two people dead”
One person killed
The Los Angeles Fire Department said at least one person died. Officials identified the victim as a pedestrian on the ground, outside the helicopter.
“a pedestrian on the ground outside of the helicopter was killed”
Passengers still unknown
Officials had not said how many people were aboard the helicopter or whether anyone from it was taken to a hospital.
“It's unclear how many people were on the helicopter”
Cause under investigation
Authorities have not released a cause for the crash. Investigators are still working to determine what happened.
“An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.”
The essence
The known death was a pedestrian outside the helicopter, while the cause and number of people aboard remain unknown.
