Darren Bailey’s Family Tragedy: Helicopter Crash Claims Four Lives
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is mourning the loss of his family following a tragic helicopter crash. The unfortunate incident occurred on the evening of October 22 in Montana.
Darren Bailey’s Family Tragedy: Helicopter Crash Claims Four Lives
On October 23, Bailey announced through a heartfelt Facebook post that the crash resulted in the deaths of his son, Zachary Bailey, his daughter-in-law, Kelsey, and their two young children, Vada Rose, aged 12, and Samuel, aged 7. The family was profoundly impacted by this incident, as another grandson, aged 10, was not on board and escaped the tragedy.
Details of the Incident
- Date of Crash: October 22
- Location: Montana
- Casualties:
- Zachary Bailey (son)
- Kelsey Bailey (daughter-in-law)
- Vada Rose (granddaughter, 12 years old)
- Samuel (grandson, 7 years old)
- Survivor: 10-year-old grandson not involved in the crash.
Darren Bailey’s campaign for the governor’s office includes an effort to unseat current Governor JB Pritzker. On the night of the crash, he was expected at the annual Lincoln Day dinner in Freeport, but it remains uncertain if he attended the event amidst this family tragedy.
As the investigation continues, further details about the crash have yet to emerge. The Bailey family is receiving an outpouring of support during this difficult time.
