“We are heartbroken,” Robertson County EMS Director on fatal LifeFlight crash

ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On Saturday afternoon, a Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter crashed in Wilson County in the 7100 block of Cairo Bend Road. According to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, three crew members were on board at the time of the crash. One crew member lost their life in the accident and the other two were transported in critical condition. No patients were on board.

LifeFlight 1, based in Gallatin, is one of the air medical units that regularly serves Robertson County. Robertson County EMS Director Brent Dyer has worked closely with this crew for many years. Director Dyer released the following statement offering condolences and asking the community to keep the affected families and LifeFlight team in their thoughts and prayers.

Robertson County EMS Director Brent Dyer

“Earlier this afternoon, we heard about the tragic LifeFlight helicopter crash in northern Wilson County. This was Vanderbilt LifeFlight 1, out of the Gallatin base, located on campus with Sumner County’s Emergency Operations Center.

“Over the past 26 years, I have worked closely with this particular team. I reached out to my long time friend who is the base manager for LifeFlight 1 earlier to simply say “I’m so sorry, let me know if we can help in any way”. I am heartbroken to learn that of the 3 crew members on board LifeFlight 1, there was one death and two crew members who were critically injured. Like so many, they have dedicated a life of service in their work to save lives and help others. Vanderbilt LifeFlight 1 is one of many air ambulance/medical helicopter bases that serves Robertson County.

“Our condolences and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident, and I especially ask for prayers for the family and colleagues of the person who lost their life. We anxiously await further news on the conditions of the 2 who were transported to be in the care of their colleagues.” -Brent Dyer, EMS Director, Robertson County EMS

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