{"id":21318,"date":"2025-10-23T07:10:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=21318"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:43:21","slug":"darren-baileys-son-daughter-in-law-two-grandchildren-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-montana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/21318-darren-baileys-son-daughter-in-law-two-grandchildren-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-montana\/","title":{"rendered":"Darren Bailey&#8217;s Son, Daughter-in-Law, Two Grandchildren Killed in Helicopter Crash in Montana"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The family of Darren and Cindy Bailey are in mourning after their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed Wednesday night in a helicopter crash in Montana.<\/p>\n<p>This statement has been released by the Bailey and Aaron Del Mar campaign&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On Wednesday evening, Darren and his wife, Cindy, received the heartbreaking news no parent ever wants to hear. Their son, Zachary, his wife, Kelsey, and their two young children, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel, age 7, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Montana.<\/p>\n<p>Their other grandson, Finn, age 10, was not on the helicopter and is safe.<\/p>\n<p>Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. They are finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them. The Baileys deeply appreciate the kindness and support they have received and ask for privacy as they grieve and hold their loved ones close during this difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The family of Darren and Cindy Bailey are in mourning after their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed Wednesday night in a helicopter crash in Montana. 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