Two Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Colorado City

Colorado City, TX (AP) – Authorities say two men were killed when a helicopter crashed in a field in West Texas. Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs says the helicopter crashed just southwest of Colorado City, which is about 250 miles west of Dallas. The pilot, 31 year old Zane Whitesides, and his passenger, 32 year old Zack Pfeuffer, were killed. Both were from Colorado City. They were believed to have been headed to a ranch to help move cattle.