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33-year-old Elizabeth Anne Keys died on her birthday in Washington D.C. Plane Crash
Elizabeth Anne Keys, a 33-year-old attorney from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been identified as one of the victims of the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.
Born in Cincinnati on January 29, 1992, Keys was a valedictorian graduate of Madeira High School in 2010.
She went on to Tufts University, where she graduated in 2014, having spent four years as a dedicated member of the varsity sailing team.
Her passion for law led her to earn a degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2020.
Her mother described her as someone who lived a rich and fulfilling life, surrounded by cherished family and friends.
“Elizabeth was known for her warmth and generosity. She had an incredible sense of humor, a sharp wit that she appreciated in others, and a presence that made every gathering brighter,” her mother shared.
Reflecting on her loss, she added: “Words cannot express how deeply Elizabeth—my Bitsy—will be missed. We are filled with unbearable sorrow and despair at our loss.”
Keys was among the 60 passengers and four crew members aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River while approaching Reagan National Airport.
Officials have confirmed that there were no survivors.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.