The child's father, mother and toddler die in a helicopter crash

A family of three died in a helicopter crash near Iowa on Friday.

According to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Jared Savant, 50, his wife Tanya Savant, 35, and their 2-year-old child, all children, were killed in the crash at 9 p.m.

On Friday evening, officers were called to the 5000 block of Hecker Road in Iowa after witnesses reported a helicopter on fire in the street.

Officers discovered the helicopter had crashed on the road and found the family's bodies.

“This was a very tragic accident and our condolences go out to the family and loved ones affected,” said Sheriff Stitch Guillory. “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.”

CPSO Detective Julius Frazier is the preliminary investigator in this case. Also on site were the Ward 8, District 2 Fire Department and the Louisiana State Police.

CPSO has no further information to release regarding this incident. Further questions should be directed to the FAA.

The NTSB is investigating the crash. Here is her tweet: