A small helicopter crashed in a residential area south of Larkspur early Monday morning, injuring the pilot and drawing a heavy emergency response to a quiet corner of Douglas County. The incident unfolded in the Perry Park neighborhood, where officials say the investigation is just getting started.
According to CBS Colorado, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported that the small helicopter went down at about 8 a.m. in the area of Crow Drive and Cheyenne Drive, south of the Perry Park Country Club. The pilot was hurt and taken to a hospital, though officials have not released the pilot's identity or said whether they know what led to the crash.
Where It Happened
The intersection named in the sheriff's account sits inside the Perry Park subdivision, a residential area with large lots and winding roads just off CO-105. The nearby Perry Park Country Club serves as a local landmark in the neighborhood. The area falls inside the response zone of the Larkspur Fire Protection District and Douglas County deputies.
Response And Investigation
Deputies and local fire crews secured the scene while medics treated the pilot before transport, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office is the lead agency for incidents in unincorporated parts of the county, and residents are being directed to official channels for any new information.
What Residents Should Know
Authorities have not reported damage to nearby homes and have not shared any details about what might have caused the crash. This story will be updated when the sheriff's office or local fire district releases further statements or when federal investigators provide comment.
