A tragic helicopter crash in La Grulla has claimed the lives of three individuals, while leaving one person with serious injuries. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera confirmed to Fox News that the deceased were members of the National Guard, and the injured individual is a Border Patrol agent from the Valley who is currently being treated at McAllen Medical Center. Additionally, it was disclosed that one of the four occupants was a woman.
The Starr County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to report their involvement in assisting with the downed helicopter incident. DPS Sergeant Eric Estrada confirmed the agency’s role in securing the crash site and directed media inquiries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Fox News has reached out to CBP for further information on the crash but has yet to receive a response.
The crash, which occurred near Old Military Road, has sparked an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. As details continue to emerge, the community mourns the loss of the National Guard members and hopes for a swift recovery for the injured Border Patrol agent.
