Sacramento Highway Helicopter Crash Critically Injures Three, Motorists Lift Aircraft to Rescue Trapped Woman

A medical helicopter crashed upside-down on Highway 50 in Sacramento after experiencing an in-air emergency, critically injuring three crew members including a pilot, nurse, and paramedic. One woman was trapped underneath the aircraft and was rescued with the help of approximately 15 people, including firefighters and motorists, who lifted the helicopter just enough to free her. Remarkably, no motorists on the highway were injured despite the crash occurring in the center of the road, and the helicopter did not catch fire. The crash caused the closure of eastbound lanes on Highway 50 and left a large debris field. The helicopter belonged to REACH Air Medical, which is investigating the incident and keeping those impacted in their thoughts and prayers. Eyewitnesses and good Samaritans on the scene played a crucial role in assisting the rescue efforts.