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Victims killed in Bath Township plane crash identified
BATH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Clinton County) — Authorities have confirmed that a private jet registered in Mexico crashed Thursday afternoon in Bath Township, Michigan, killing all three people on board.
The aircraft, a Hawker 800XP with Mexican registration XA-JMR, is reportedly owned by Aero Línea del Centro, S.A. de C.V., a company based in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and believed to be affiliated with the JM Romo Group.
According to initial flight data, the plane took off from Kalamazoo, Michigan, bound for Detroit, but within one minute of departure, it plummeted from an altitude of 14,825 feet, crashing violently into a wooded area along Clark Road between Peacock and Upton Roads in Bath Township.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing a column of smoke visible for several miles.
Emergency responders from Bath Township Fire and Police, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, and Michigan State Police rushed to the scene, where they discovered the wreckage completely destroyed by impact and fire.
The medical examiner’s office serving Clinton County, identified the victims as Rodolfo Pimentel Zamora and Francisco Javier del Moral Jimenez, both pilots from Mexico City, and Alvaro Espejo Rodriguez, a mechanic from Veracruz.
Michigan State Police were the first to arrive at the crash site, quickly securing the area and coordinating with federal aviation authorities.
A police helicopter was observed circling the crash zone to assist ground units in recovery and scene management.
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.
Preliminary data suggests a rapid and unexplained descent lasting approximately 30 seconds before impact.
Reports from Aguascalientes, Mexico, indicate that the crash has caused deep shock and sorrow within the local aviation and business communities.
The JM Romo Group, reportedly linked to the aircraft, has not issued an official statement.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The identities of the victims will be formally confirmed and released once next of kin have been notified.
Three young lives were tragically lost in a fiery head-on collision early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026, on Highway 158 near Happy Hill Road in Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina.
Authorities have identified the victims as 16-year-old Baisley, 22-year-old Saige Richardson, and 27-year-old Tyler Robinson. Their deaths have left three families grieving an unimaginable loss and have deeply saddened those who knew and loved them.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided head-on along Highway 158.
The force of the impact caused both vehicles to catch fire. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but all three individuals involved in the collision were pronounced dead at the location.
The victims were identified as Baisley, Saige Richardson, and Tyler Robinson. They were 16, 22, and 27 years old, respectively. Each had a life of their own, with relationships, hopes, and plans for the future. Their sudden deaths have left loved ones facing a devastating reality.
Following the collision, Highway 158 was closed for several hours as emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. The roadway reopened at approximately 5:35 a.m.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. The cause of the collision has not yet been determined, and officials have not released further details about what may have led to the two vehicles striking each other.
The deaths of Baisley, Saige Richardson, and Tyler Robinson are a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly lives can change. At just 16, 22, and 27, all three had so much life ahead of them. Their loss will be felt most deeply by their families, friends, and everyone whose lives they touched.
For their loved ones, the days ahead will bring the difficult task of navigating grief while holding on to the memories of those they have lost. Three families are now left with an absence that words cannot fully describe.
As the investigation continues, thoughts remain with the families and friends of Baisley, Saige Richardson, and Tyler Robinson. May they find strength, comfort, and support during this painful time.
May Baisley, Saige Richardson, and Tyler Robinson rest in eternal peace.