Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw, and Edy Gutierrez Mejia: Obituary—Helicopter Accident: Three Lives Lost in Tragic NBC4 Helicopter Crash in Chatsworth
CHATSWORTH, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — With heavy hearts, the community is mourning the tragic loss of Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw, and 29-year-old Edy Gutierrez Mejia, whose lives were lost Tuesday evening after an NBC4 news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth near the scene of a deadly bus collision.
The helicopter went down at approximately 7:00 p.m. between two commercial buildings along Mason Avenue. According to NBC4, the aircraft belonged to the station, and those killed included reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.
A third person on the ground, later identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner as Edy Gutierrez Mejia, 29, also died in the tragic incident.
The crash has left families, colleagues, friends, and the wider Los Angeles community grieving the loss of three lives. Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw were remembered by their colleagues for their dedication to journalism and aviation, while Edy Gutierrez Mejia is being mourned by loved ones whose lives he touched.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene following the crash as authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation into the cause of the helicopter crash remains ongoing. Officials are continuing to gather information as the community honors the memories of those who lost their lives.
The thoughts and condolences of the community remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw, and Edy Gutierrez Mejia during this heartbreaking time.
