State Capital lowers flags to half-staff, honoring 8 victims of B-52 crash
Summary
Car Crash Mojave California in Mojave, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress crashed on the runway of Edwards Air Force Base near Mojave on Monday, killing all eight crew members aboard. Flags at the California State Capitol in Sacramento were lowered to half‐staff on June 18 to honor the victims.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Col. Gregory Watson | Driver | Fatal |
| Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella | Driver | Fatal |
| Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Alexander Davis | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Robert Dee | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Brad Hovey | Driver | Fatal |
| Jeromy Smith | Driver | Fatal |
| Christopher Rischar | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
State Capital lowers flags to half-staff, honoring 8 victims of B-52 crash | KGET 17 News