REACH Air Medical helicopter crash survivors released from hospital

(FOX40.COM) — REACH Air Medical announced that the surviving victims injured in the helicopter crash on Highway 50 on Oct. 6 were released from the hospital.

Video Above: Paramedic injured in helicopter Highway 50 crash moves to rehab facility

Officials posted to Instagram that Pilot Chad Millward was discharged this week, while Paramedic Margaret “DeDe” Davis was released late last week.

Both have been moved to inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

“The outpouring of compassion and concern from our community has been a source of strength for all those affected by this month’s accident,” the social media post said. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has kept our crew and their families in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.”

REACH said that while they celebrate the recovery of Davis and Milward, they also honor the memory of nurse Susan “Suzie” Smith, who died in the crash, and recognize her “remarkable contributions to our community.”

According to officials, information about Smith’s memorial service will be announced by her family.

Natalie Sierra

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