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Helicopter crash at Round Portreo Road near U.S. Mexico border

Fire officials have confirmed a helicopter crashed outside of Tecate. At least one person is dead.
Credit: CBS 8

POTRERO, Calif. — CalFire has confirmed that a helicopter crashed at the end of Round Potrero Road near the U.S.-Mexico border Monday morning. 

The fire agency also confirmed one person died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The fatal accident was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. off Round Potrero Road, north of state Route 94 and south of Barrett Lake in Potrero, according to Cal Fire. 

CBS 8 is now obtaining details on the crash, including whether other passengers were on board and their status. This article will be updated when the details are available.

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