West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (3/26/2023) – According to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, a helicopter crashed in an open field in Erwinville.
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, Baton Rouge Police Department, West Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office, and fire and ambulance services are on the scene.
Officials said both pilots onboard the R44 twin-blade helicopter were killed in the crash.
Mayor-President Broom issued the following statement:
On behalf of the City of Baton Rouge, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of the BRPD officers who tragically lost their lives today in a helicopter crash.
These officers served our community with distinction and bravery, and we will forever be grateful for their service and sacrifice.
We are working closely with the Baton Rouge Police Department to offer support for their investigation into the cause of this tragedy and to provide support to the families and colleagues of the fallen officers.
We ask the community to keep the families of the fallen officers in their thoughts and prayers, and we express our heartfelt gratitude to all of the first responder agencies who have been working tirelessly to support our city during this difficult time.
The Baton Rouge Police Department issured the follwing statement:
The Baton Rouge Police Department is deeply saddened by the line of duty deaths of two dedicated members of our department.
This morning, a Baton Rouge Police helicopter crashed in West Baton Rouge Parish. This tragic incident is currently being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as other entities that regulate aviation and airspace travel.
The entire BRPD family extends our deepest sympathy to the families, friends and all those touched by these officers’ lives and service.
Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
