- NBC4 confirmed the aircraft was the station's helicopter, and that reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw died in the crash.
- The third person killed in the helicopter crash in Chatsworth has been identified as 29-year-old Edy Gutierrez Mejia by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
- In addition to the three deaths at the scene, one person nearby was hospitalized after a panic attack, and another person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
- An investigation continues into the cause of the crash.
A third victim of the NBC4 helicopter crash in Chatsworth has been identified as 29-year-old Edy Gutierrez Mejia. The helicopter went down between two commercial buildings on Mason Avenue around 7 p.m. Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.12
Firefighters reported that the helicopter was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival. In addition to the three fatalities, one nearby individual suffered a panic attack and another was hospitalized in an unknown condition.3
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences, stating, "This is a heartbreaking night for our city, and my thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with the families and loved ones that we lost today." Governor Gavin Newsom also extended his sympathies, saying, "Our hearts are with the victims and families of tonight's devastating Metro bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, and with the entire NBC4 family."
The crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, as authorities seek to determine the cause of the incident.4
“The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified 29-year-old Edy Gutierrez Mejia as the third fatality. In addition, one person nearby was hospitalized after a panic attack and another in unknown condition, as the cause of the crash remains under investigation.”
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