Helicopter Crash Kills Houston Officer, Injures Another

Houston, TX (5/4/2020) – A Houston officer was fatally killed and another was critically injured after a police helicopter crash Saturday morning.

The accident happened around 2 a.m. when a pilot and tactical flight officer were in a helicopter searching for bodies in a bayou. They were flying over when it crashed into an apartment complex.

Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox was killed.

The pilot, Chase Cormier, remains in critical condition.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Wrongful Death Attorneys, Sutliff & Stout

The family of Jason Knox may be entitled to a wrongful death claim due to the harrowing acts of the helicopter crash. They may be compensated for damages such as funeral expenses, medical costs, and emotional loss.

If an insurance company is making it difficult to receive payment of your claim, or a person’s insurance is substantial, hiring a lawyer is in your best interest. In most of our large wrongful death cases the company and its insurance company will have people on-site the day of the incident gathering evidence. If you hire a lawyer immediately, the lawyer can take steps to make sure that you and your family’s interests are protected.

If you need to discuss a fatal accident case with a personal injury lawyer from Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm feel free to give us a call at (713) 405-1263 or contact us online to discuss your personal injury or wrongful death claim.

Source: WGME and KHOU

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