Pilot Dies of Injuries From Crash in San Dimas Park
A pilot died Friday, a day after his small plane crashed in a San Dimas park while trying to land in thick fog.
Hugh Gallagher, 57, of Big Bear Lake died of massive head injuries, a hospital spokeswoman said. Gallagher was trying to land at fog-shrouded Brackett Field in La Verne on Thursday when the plane crashed at Frank G. Bonelli Regional County Park.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
