Couple and toddler killed in helicopter crash near Iowa

IOWA, La. (KPLC) – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has released the names of the family who died in Friday's helicopter crash.

According to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Jared Savant, 50, his wife Tanya Savant, 35, and their 2-year-old baby were the only occupants of the helicopter. All three died in the accident.

Jared Savant was piloting the 2006 Robinson R44 helicopter when it crashed on Hecker Road near Foreman Road north of Iowa around 9 p.m. Friday.

“This was a very tragic accident and our condolences go out to the family and loved ones affected,” Sheriff Stitch Guillory said in a statement. “Our officers arrived at the scene and commenced a preliminary investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration was called to investigate the crash and our deputies remained on scene and assisted until the FAA arrived, began the investigation and cleared debris from the area. I would like to express our gratitude to the community members who live in the area where the accident occurred. They did not hesitate to provide assistance on scene until first responders arrived and continued to provide assistance until the scene was cleared.”

According to information on the FAA website, the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation with assistance from the FAA.

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