More victims, who died in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, have been identified except the pilot.
The helicopter crashed into a hillside above Calabasas, California in foggy conditions just before 10 a.m. PT.
Initial reports had revealed up to five people had died, but L.A. County Sheriff, Alex Villanueva told reporters that nine people were on board the aircraft, including the pilot.
There were no survivors.
L.A. County Fire Dept. Chief Daryl L. Osby said that the fire department received a 911 call reporting the crash and subsequent brush fire at 9:47 a.m.
A total of 56 personnel, including paramedics and firefighters, responded to the crash site.
According to reports, Orange County baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and daughter, Alyssa have been identified as some of the victims who died in the helicopter crash.
Gianna and Alyssa were teammates at the Mamba Academy and were flying from Orange County to Thousand Oaks to attend a game when the incident which killed 9 people occurred, OCC assistant coach, Ron La Ruffa told CNN.
Christina Mauser, a girl’s basketball coach, alongside Sarah Chester and Payton Chester also lost their lives in the crash.
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