MISSOULA, Mont. — Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey and his wife, Cindy, are mourning the loss of their son and his family following a helicopter crash near Ekalaka, Montana, on Wednesday evening.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident involving a Robinson Helicopter R66. Authorities said law enforcement and first responders were dispatched at approximately 7:22 p.m.
According to the Darren Bailey/Aaron Del Mar campaign, Zachary Bailey, his wife Kelsey, and their two children—12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel—were killed in the crash. Their 10-year-old grandson, Finn, was not on board and is safe.
The family expressed gratitude for the support and kindness they have received and requested privacy as they grieve.