3 killed in Helicopter crash near Iowa, La.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) - 3 people were killed in a Helicopter crash late Friday night in Calcasieu Parish.

Authorities say the crash happened in the 5000 block of Hecker Road in Iowa. When they arrived on the scene, the helicopter was on fire in the roadway. Authorities say they found three victims killed. They are identified as Jared Savant, 50, his wife Tanya Savant, 35, and their 2 year old baby, all of Kinder, Louisiana.

“This was a very tragic accident, and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected,” stated Sheriff Stitch Guillory. “Our deputies arrived on scene and began a preliminary investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration was called out to investigate the crash and our deputies stayed on scene and assisted until the FAA arrived, began their investigation, and cleared debris from the area. I would like to extend our gratitude to the community members who live in the area where the crash occurred, without hesitation, they provided assistance at the scene until first responders arrived and continued to provide assistance until the scene was cleared.”

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