UPDATE: Oct. 7 at 9:30 p.m.
Air Evac Lifeteam confirmed in a statement that three crew members died in a helicopter accident in Owenton, Kentucky on Monday evening, enroute to pick up a patient.
Officials reported that the Air Evac 133 team out of Grant County were on their way to a scene to pick up a patient before the crash occurred.
"Our primary focus now is on supporting the families who were impacted as well as our team members," the statement read. "Critical incident stress management teams have been sent to assist our team members during this difficult time."
The statement noted that at this time, the names of the crew members who died in the crash will not be released.
The Scott County Fire Department also released a statement regarding the crash, noting that they have worked closely with members of the Grant County team.
Original Story:
Authorities have responded to the scene of a reported fatal helicopter crash near Owen County, Kentucky on Monday evening.
The Owen County Coroner confirmed the "crash with fatalities" occurred on Monday. The FAA website reported that three people were on board of the Bell 206 helicopter that crashed. It is unknown at this time the number of fatalities.
In addition, the FAA reported that the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.
