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38-year-old Ashley Michelle Kidd died by suicide after 50-foot fall at Indianapolis International Airport
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Authorities have identified a 38-year-old woman who died after a fall at Indianapolis International Airport on Saturday afternoon, with officials ruling the death a suicide.
According to a police report from the Indianapolis Airport Police Department, dispatchers monitoring security cameras observed the woman fall at approximately 12:16 p.m. on April 25.
Investigators say she fell from the outer curb of the Upper Terminal Drive, dropping roughly 50 feet into a grassy area below.
Officers and medics from the Indianapolis Airport Fire Department responded immediately and initiated life-saving measures at the scene.
Additional support from Plainfield fire personnel assisted in continued efforts for approximately 30 minutes; however, the woman could not be revived.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as Ashley Michelle Kidd, 38.
The coroner confirmed that the manner of death was suicide following an official investigation.
The Indianapolis Airport Authority acknowledged the incident, stating that emergency responders acted quickly but were unable to save the victim.
Officials confirmed that the case remains under review as part of standard investigative procedures.
Authorities have not released additional details at this time.
ORTING, Washington — Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after a helicopter crashed near a local business in Pierce County.
First responders were dispatched to the 13900 block of McCutcheon Road East, specifically at 13921 McCutcheon Road East near Snowshoe Evergreen Inc., following reports of the downing.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel located one patient who had successfully exited the aircraft. Officials identified the individual as a 54-year-old male who was reported to be awake and breathing at the scene.
Local authorities issued a public advisory asking residents and motorists to avoid the immediate area to allow emergency crews room to operate safely.
This news report is based on preliminary dispatch information, and officials note that further details regarding the cause of the crash remain subject to change as the investigation continues.