Crime & Safety

Army Sgt. David Solinas Jr. Of New Jersey Killed In Kentucky Helicopter Crash

"We are a faithful family, and we are proud David was training to rescue soldiers on the battlefield," said Solinas' brother Aidan Solinas.

(CBS New York)

April 2, 2023

One of the nine soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Kentucky was a New Jersey native.

Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Family and friends have been visiting the Oradell home of 23-year-old Sgt. David Michael Solinas, who the U.S. Army identifies as one of the nine service members killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash near Fort Campbell on Wednesday night.

"We are a faithful family, and we are proud David was training to rescue soldiers on the battlefield," said Solinas' brother Aidan Solinas.

Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Click https://www.cbsnews.com/newyor... for a CBS News video report.


CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.