The nurse who was on board the helicopter that crashed in Sacramento has died, REACH Air Medical Services said on Saturday.

Suzie Smith was identified as one of the people who was in the medical helicopter that crashed onto Highway 50 on Monday. She was seriously injured and had been in critical and unstable condition since the crash.

"We will remember Suzie as a pillar of the EMS and healthcare community who saved countless lives by delivering compassionate care in their darkest hours," REACH said. "Suzie's 50-year career as a nurse included nearly 21 years with REACH, and we are proud to call her our colleague and friend."

Smith's friends and colleagues say she was known for her steady hand, her kind heart, and her unwavering commitment to patients in their darkest hours.

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