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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Eighth Victim Dies from Injuries 3 Months After Plane Crash Near Philadelphia Mall
An eighth person has died from injuries sustained in the Jan. 31 plane crash in Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall. Dominique Goods-Burke died on April 27 in the hospital where she was treated for injuries and crash-related health concerns for three months, ABC 6 Action News and NBC 10 reports. The Learjet 55 departed the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on the night of Jan. 31 and crashed near the Roosevelt Mall. The jet was carrying six passengers en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, per the FAA at the time. Seven other people, including six who were traveling back to Mexico, died when the medical jet crashed. Related: 9-Year-Old Boy Has Burns Across 90 Percent of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash, His Grandma Says Goods-Burke was on her way to the Macy's at the mall when the plane crashed, according to a GoFundMe page dedicated to fundraising for her extensive medical treatment. She was in a car with her family when the vehicle caught fire upon the plane's impact. She was a "devoted mother to her 3 children and partner," the GoFundMe read. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Goods-Burke worked as the day bake supervisor at High Point Café in Philadelphia. "Dominique was a fighter until the end of her 3 month battle with her injuries and related health concerns," the café staff wrote in a tribute on Facebook. "We will miss her kind smile, beautiful spirit, and heart full of love. Please keep her family in your thoughts as they navigate these next steps." Related: EMTs Reveal Mother and Daughter Who Died in Philadelphia Plane Crash Were 'Excited to Go' Home "This place feels really empty and a little haunted," the café's founder, Meg Hagele, told Fox 29. "She was an amazing mom, she was an incredible baker, she held this place together." In February, Goods-Burke's fiancé, Steven Dreuitt, was confirmed dead from the plane crash. He was in the vehicle with Goods-Burke and his son. Dreuitt was found dead inside, ABC 6 reported. His son was hospitalized. The Medical Examiner's Office for the City of Philadelphia identified Dreuitt and listed his age as 37, CBS News Philadelphia reported in February. Goods-Burke was critically injured, suffering burns to 70% of her body, her cousin Shantelle Fletcher told NBC10. Fletcher previously confirmed in February that Goods-Burke was "in a medically induced coma" and "responding to medication." A funeral for Goods-Burke is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, per Fox 29. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
Black Man Confirmed Among the Victims of Deadly Philadelphia Plane Crash
A Philadelphia family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was a victim of last week's deadly plane crash. Local police have identified 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt as the person who was found dead in his car when a medical plane leaving the Northeast Philadelphia Airport crashed on January 31, leaving wreckage and a massive fire on the ground below. According to his family, Dreuitt was driving with his girlfriend, Dominique, and his nine-year-old son, Ramesses, to the Macy's store at Philadelphia's Roosevelt Mall – which is less than five miles from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport –when a Learjet 55 crashed, killing all six of the passengers and crew members on board. Dreuitt's son and partner were among the more than 20 people who were injured in the accident. Ramesses mother, Jamie Vazquez-Viana, told Philadelphia's ABC 6 Action News that the crash left her son with burns on 90 of his body. Although she is 'super scared' about her son's condition, she is leaning on family and friends and praying for the best possible outcome for his recovery. 'We just hoping for the best, and we like leaning on prayer. It's heartbreaking just going through it,' she said. Dreuitt's partner Dominique, was also injured in the crash. Her cousin, Shantelle Fletcher, confirmed the news to reporters. 'She is in a medically-induced coma,' she told Philadelphia's NBC10 on February 2. 'Seventy percent of her body is burnt.' As the city continues to assess the damage in the area, local officials held an emergency community meeting on February 5 to discuss resources available to residents who have been impacted by the crash. According to ABC 6 Action News, the Philadelphia Register of Wills announced it will replace 'essential records destroyed or damaged in the crash' free of charge. The commerce department announced emergency grants for affected businesses. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker also announced the creation of a 'One Philly Fund' to support victims of the crash. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CNN
06-02-2025
- CNN
Father in car was among 7 killed in Philadelphia medevac jet crash. His 9-year-old son is fighting for his life
A father who was inside his car when a medevac jet crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood last week was among seven killed in the incident, a medical examiner's office says, meaning those seven have now been publicly identified. And his young son who was also in the car is now fighting for his life, his family says. The twin-engine medevac jet carrying a child patient, her mother and the crew members crashed into a road in northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, showering flames and debris on homes and vehicles traveling on the street. First responders at the scene found a person dead inside one of the vehicles and the Philadelphia medical examiner's office has now positively identified that man as 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt from Philadelphia. All six people aboard the jet were killed when it crashed, along with Dreuitt on the ground. At least 24 people on the ground were injured, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday. Dreuitt's son Ramesses was with his father when their car caught fire near the crash site Friday night, engulfing the 9-year-old's body in flames, Virgen Viera, the child's grandmother, told CNN affiliate KYW in a story published Tuesday. The boy, who has burns on 90% of his body, was recovering in a burn unit in Boston, Viera said. The family, who has asked for privacy, is focused on Ramesses' recovery. 'I trust in God. Trust in God,' Viera told KYW. Investigators working to determine the cause of the fiery crash have been collecting debris from the crash site, which spans four to six blocks, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said. The plane's cockpit voice recorder was located at the site of initial impact, along with the airplane's enhanced ground proximity warning system, which could also contain flight data. Both have been sent to an NTSB laboratory in Washington, DC for evaluation, according to the agency. The six people on the plane were Mexican nationals, Mexico's president said. On board were a pediatric patient and her mother returning home to Mexico after the child had been treated in Philadelphia, said Shai Gold, spokesperson for flight operator Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. The girl was being treated for an illness at Shriners Children's Hospital in northeast Philadelphia, city officials said Saturday. Four crew members – a pilot, co-pilot, paramedic and doctor – were also on board the flight, which was scheduled to stop for refueling at the Springfield airport before continuing to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico, Gold told CNN.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Father in car was among 7 killed in Philadelphia medevac jet crash. His 9-year-old son is fighting for his life
A father who was inside his car when a medevac jet crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood last week was among seven killed in the incident, a medical examiner's office says, meaning those seven have now been publicly identified. And his young son who was also in the car is now fighting for his life, his family says. The twin-engine medevac jet carrying a child patient, her mother and the crew members crashed into a road in northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, showering flames and debris on homes and vehicles traveling on the street. First responders at the scene found a person dead inside one of the vehicles and the Philadelphia medical examiner's office has now positively identified that man as 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt from Philadelphia. All six people aboard the jet were killed when it crashed, along with Dreuitt on the ground. At least 24 people on the ground were injured, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday. Dreuitt's son Ramesses was with his father when their car caught fire near the crash site Friday night, engulfing the 9-year-old's body in flames, Virgen Viera, the child's grandmother, told CNN affiliate KYW in a story published Tuesday. The boy, who has burns on 90% of his body, was recovering in a burn unit in Boston, Viera said. The family, who has asked for privacy, is focused on Ramesses' recovery. 'I trust in God. Trust in God,' Viera told KYW. Investigators working to determine the cause of the fiery crash have been collecting debris from the crash site, which spans four to six blocks, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said. The plane's cockpit voice recorder was located at the site of initial impact, along with the airplane's enhanced ground proximity warning system, which could also contain flight data. Both have been sent to an NTSB laboratory in Washington, DC for evaluation, according to the agency. The six people on the plane were Mexican nationals, Mexico's president said. On board were a pediatric patient and her mother returning home to Mexico after the child had been treated in Philadelphia, said Shai Gold, spokesperson for flight operator Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. The girl was being treated for an illness at Shriners Children's Hospital in northeast Philadelphia, city officials said Saturday. Four crew members – a pilot, co-pilot, paramedic and doctor – were also on board the flight, which was scheduled to stop for refueling at the Springfield airport before continuing to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico, Gold told CNN.
CNN
06-02-2025
- CNN
Father in car was among 7 killed in Philadelphia medevac jet crash. His 9-year-old son is fighting for his life
A father who was inside his car when a medevac jet crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood last week was among seven killed in the incident, a medical examiner's office says, meaning those seven have now been publicly identified. And his young son who was also in the car is now fighting for his life, his family says. The twin-engine medevac jet carrying a child patient, her mother and the crew members crashed into a road in northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, showering flames and debris on homes and vehicles traveling on the street. First responders at the scene found a person dead inside one of the vehicles and the Philadelphia medical examiner's office has now positively identified that man as 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt from Philadelphia. All six people aboard the jet were killed when it crashed, along with Dreuitt on the ground. At least 24 people on the ground were injured, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday. Dreuitt's son Ramesses was with his father when their car caught fire near the crash site Friday night, engulfing the 9-year-old's body in flames, Virgen Viera, the child's grandmother, told CNN affiliate KYW in a story published Tuesday. The boy, who has burns on 90% of his body, was recovering in a burn unit in Boston, Viera said. The family, who has asked for privacy, is focused on Ramesses' recovery. 'I trust in God. Trust in God,' Viera told KYW. Investigators working to determine the cause of the fiery crash have been collecting debris from the crash site, which spans four to six blocks, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said. The plane's cockpit voice recorder was located at the site of initial impact, along with the airplane's enhanced ground proximity warning system, which could also contain flight data. Both have been sent to an NTSB laboratory in Washington, DC for evaluation, according to the agency. The six people on the plane were Mexican nationals, Mexico's president said. On board were a pediatric patient and her mother returning home to Mexico after the child had been treated in Philadelphia, said Shai Gold, spokesperson for flight operator Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. The girl was being treated for an illness at Shriners Children's Hospital in northeast Philadelphia, city officials said Saturday. Four crew members – a pilot, co-pilot, paramedic and doctor – were also on board the flight, which was scheduled to stop for refueling at the Springfield airport before continuing to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico, Gold told CNN.
