Flight Nurse Suzie Smith Dies After Horror Crash Susan “Suzie” Smith, a flight nurse...

Published: 11:37 am October 12, 2025
Updated: 6:38 pm February 3, 2026
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Flight Nurse Suzie Smith Dies After Horror Crash

Susan “Suzie” Smith, a flight nurse with Redding-based REACH Air Medical Services, has died following Monday’s devastating medical helicopter crash in California. The crash happened on busy Highway 50 in Sacramento.

Pilot and Paramedic Still Fighting for Life

Suzie was aboard the REACH Air Medical helicopter with pilot Chad Millward and flight paramedic Margaret Davis when the crash occurred. Both Millward and Davis remain in critical condition at UC Davis Medical Center, their exact status unknown as of Saturday morning.

Helicopter Tragedy Rocks Community

The loss of Suzie, a dedicated nurse, has left colleagues and locals reeling. REACH Air Medical Services confirmed her passing Friday evening, marking a sombre milestone in the ongoing investigation into what caused the crash on the busy Californian highway.

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