4 U.S. Soldiers Dead In Helicopter Crash During Nighttime Training Exercise

Four U.S. Army soldiers died in a helicopter crash in Washington state during a nighttime training exercise. The Army has now confirmed their identities, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

ABC News reported that the incident occurred on September 17 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and first responders arrived at the scene but were unable to continue their rescue efforts, given that the scene was on fire.

Four soldiers were on a MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, conducting a nighttime training exercise in a rural area, as reported by PEOPLE, citing a statement issued by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

All four soldiers died in the crash.

Victims Identified

Days later, the US Army identified the victims