Pilot suffers critical injuries in southern Utah helicopter crash

A pilot was hospitalized with critical injuries after a helicopter crash near Leeds Monday.

A pilot was hospitalized with critical injuries after a helicopter crash near Leeds Monday. (Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue)


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LEEDS, Washington County — A pilot suffered critical injuries in a helicopter crash near Leeds on Monday.

Crews responded the incident in the Silver Reef area just after 1 p.m..

The helicopter had two people on board, according to Hurricane Valley and Rescue. The pilot was transported to St. George Regional Medical Center in critical condition, but was said to be stable. Another occupant was evaluated on scene but declined further treatment.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office will investigate the crash.

No other information was immediately available.

This story will be updated.

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