3 People, Including Toddler, Who Died in Louisiana Helicopter Crash Have Been Identified: 'Our Hearts Go Out to the Family'

The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident with the National Transportation Safety Board

Three people have died following a helicopter crash in Louisiana.

On Friday, Nov. 1, a Robinson R44 helicopter carrying three people, including an infant, crashed around 9 p.m. local time in the town of Iowa, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.

In a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as 50-year-old Jared Savant, his wife, Tanya, and their 2-year-old daughter, all of whom were from Kinder.

"This was a very tragic accident, and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected,” Sheriff Stitch Guillory stated in the release.

“Our deputies arrived on scene and began a preliminary investigation," he added. "The Federal Aviation Administration was called out to investigate the crash and our deputies stayed on scene and assisted until the FAA arrived, began their investigation, and cleared debris from the area. I would like to extend our gratitude to the community members who live in the area where the crash occurred, without hesitation, they provided assistance at the scene until first responders arrived and continued to provide assistance until the scene was cleared.”

The FAA stated that they are currently investigating the incident with the National Transportation Safety Board, whom is "in charge of the investigation" and responsible for "further updates."

The crash occurred in the 5000 block of Hecker Road near the town of Iowa. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, local firefighters and the Louisiana State Police reported to the scene, per CBS-affiliate KFDM-TV and USA Today. 

A spokesperson from The National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that "a Robinson R-44 impacted a road under unknown circumstances" and a "post-crash fire ensued."

They also stated that the NTSB investigator is currently "wrapping up the on-scene investigation."

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Details on where the helicopter took off from or where it was headed is unknown, according to USA Today.

Guillory also told KFDM-TV that the aircraft appears to be a personal helicopter.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

Those who witnessed the accident or have surveillance video or other relevant information have been asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.