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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2004
Page
2
At 6:27 a.m. MCH is notified one survivor, flight nurse Ronald Stephens, treated for numerous upper and lower body fractures at a Lubbock hospital. Later, FAA and NTSB arrive. Stephens remains in critical condition at 11:00 p.m.
Four die in Pyote area helicopter crash including an infant and mother en route to Big Bend Regional Medical Center. One survivor, flight nurse Ronald Stephens, was hospitalized in Lubbock in critical condition. MCH board members express shock, grief, and resolve to review the CareStar program while supporting ongoing services.
An Odessa Medical Center Hospital briefing described a Bell 407 helicopter crash that killed several care workers and affected thePermian Basin. Investigators from NTSB and FAA remained on scene as relatives grieved and officials planned a memorial. Weather hindered rescue efforts with storms and lightning complicating operations. The hospital indicated it would not decide on future flight services amid mourning.
The crash near Pyote killed pilot Mickey Price, paramedic Paul Lujan, and two Mexican nationals, with flight nurse Ronald Stephens in critical condition. Pedro Arias Modesto and his mother Ana Lillia Arias were among those aboard. Investigators cited possible weather influence as a factor while confirming the helicopter was in working order.
The crash on a northeast flight path from Alpine to Lubbock left Pedro Urias Ana Urias and two others dead and others critically injured. NTSB and federal investigators searched the scene as Mexican consulate officials arrived. Cpl Kathy Briggs remarked it is remarkable anyone survived the accident.
Actor George Clooney aided his father Nick Clooney’s campaign in Kentucky fundraisers, bringing in about 140000 from two events in Fort Mitchell and a private home. Roughly 150 attendees paid 250 dollars at The Oriental Wok for an informal session, while about 100 donors paid 1000 dollars at a separate home event.
Hollywood reports President Bush marked the Iraq War anniversary with some doubt over declaring March 19 as a holiday to honor liberation. He balanced the idea with Wyatt Earp’s birthday in dispute. The piece mentions Lee Vitali Klitschko awaiting a title bout in Los Angeles next month and notes his father’s role as a Soviet Red Army commander. George W. Bush faces pressure from his father over a name.
The Gridiron Club roast in Washington last weekend lampooned lawmakers as jokes flew. President Bush urged resolve against Madrid bombers while Colin Powell met Prince Abdullah in Saudi Arabia and described the U S stance on democracy as non coercive.
Offices and departments listed for the Odessa American include address 222 E. 4th Sweet Odessa TX 79761 and P.O. Box 2952. Contact numbers for staff, ad classifieds, news, and subscriptions are provided with hours and service notes.
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