Helicopter crash in Luella; conflicting fatality report

KTEN is reporting that the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a helicopter has crashed in the 200 block of Bennett Road in Howe.  Two unidentified people were aboard the helicopter where one is dead and the other’s condition is unknown.

Multiple crews are responding and the FAA has taken over the investigation.  No more information is available at this time.

**UPDATE**

KXII reported that one was rushed to Wilson N. Jones hospital and another was listed in critical condition.  KTEN reported earlier that one had died.  The Herald Democrat reported conflicting reports whether there was a fatality or not. Two occupants of the helicopter were transported to the hospital, one in critical condition. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to conduct an investigation beginning tomorrow morning.

The Herald Democrat reported late Tuesday night that Matt Cavender was involved in the accident and was injured.  A Lewisville man was seriously injured and both were taken to Wilson N. Jones hospital.