Scott Walton, Ryan Watson, Ed Pricola, Mark and Tari Rand Identified in Fatal Medical Flight Crash in Western Nevada
STAGECOACH, NV (February 28, 2023) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office identified the five people who died in a medical plane crash on February 24.
According to the Nevada State Police, Scott Walton, Ryan Watson, Ed Pricola, Mark and Tari Rand all died in the accident.
At approximately 9:15 PM. the plane took off from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport heading to Utah. However, it crashed a short time later. Deputies responded and sheriff’s office said authorities found the Care Flight aircraft at about 11:15 PM.
As a result, all five people onboard the flight died in the incident. REMSA Health identified Walton as the pilot, Watson as a paramedic, Pricola as a flight nurse. Officials also identified Mark Rand as a patient and Tari Rand as his wife.
The the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the aircraft crash.
Walton’s sister-in-law organized a fundraiser for his family.
Watson’s friend organized a GoFundMe for his wife while Kleine Calvo set up an account on behalf of Pricola’s wife.
The family of Mike and Tari also set-up a fundraiser to help with their expenses.
We offer our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Mark and Tari Rand, Scott Walton, Ryan Watson, and Ed Pricola.
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