Idaho man identified in deadly helicopter crash near Mojave
Mar 12, 2026
A 62-year-old Idaho man has been identified as the person killed in a helicopter crash near Mojave earlier this week.The Kern County Coroner says the victim was Steven Madewell, who died at the scene of the crash on March 9.The
crash occurred in an open field near Oak Creek Road and 70th Street West near Mojave.The Kern County Sheriff's Office and the National Transportation Safety Board are continuing the investigation.WATCH OUR PREVIOUS STORY ON THE CRASH BELOW: Helicopter crashes near Mojave; road closures in effectThis story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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