BandNews radio mourns the death of anchor Ricardo Boechat.
"It is with deep sadness and dismay that we, at Rádio BandNews FM, announce the death of our friend and morning anchor, Ricardo Boechat," the station posted on its Twitter account.
247 - Radio Band News FM mourned the death of journalist Ricardo Boechat on Monday afternoon, February 11th, in a helicopter accident. "It is with deep sadness and dismay that we, at Radio BandNews FM, announce the death of our friend and morning anchor, Ricardo Boechat," the station posted on its Twitter account.
The helicopter carrying Boechat crashed on the Anhanguera Highway in São Paulo, hitting the front of a truck traveling on the road. According to the Fire Department, the pilot and another person on board died in the crash. The state government confirmed the information.
It is with deep sadness and dismay that we, at Rádio BandNews FM, announce the death of our friend and morning anchor, Ricardo Boechat. pic.twitter.com/McYnqVxujh
- Rádio BandNews FM (@radiobandnewsfm) February 11, 2019