QUINCY (WGEM) - Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said on early Thursday morning his son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren died in a helicopter crash in Montana.

According to Bailey’s Facebook, Darren and his wife, Cindy, received the news on Wednesday night.

Darren and Cindy lost their son Zachary, his wife, Kelsey, and their two young children, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel, age 7.

According to the post, the other grandson, Finn, age 10, was not in the helicopter and is safe.

Bailey said the family is asking for privacy as they grieve and hold their loved ones close during this difficult time.

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