One person airlifted after small helicopter crashes in Colorado

July 13 (UPI) -- A small helicopter crashed Monday morning in a neighborhood near Larkspur, Colo., seriously injuring one person.

Officials from the Larkspur Fire Protection District said they responded and treated one patient, who was then airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said authorities have contacted the National Transportation Safety Board, which will investigate.

There was no fire, and first responders contained a fuel spill while responding. Larkspur is in Douglas County, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM.