The western community has been struck with another tragedy as hearts ache for the Palmer family. The 2024/2025 Treasure Valley Rodeo Mini Queen, 13-year-old Amelia Palmer, has died in a plane crash. Three of her family members were aboard the plane with her and were severely injured. They are currently in the ICU trying to recover from their injuries. The crash happened Sunday, September 2 in the Bighorn National Forest.
That evening Sheridan County Law Enforcement received reports of a plane crash and “lost or injured subject(s.)” They confirmed the accident in a post on Facebook. Working alongside Sheridan Area Search and Rescue (SASAR) and the Wyoming Regional EMS, the teams managed to locate the crash in an arena near Big West Mountain.
Rescue teams were sent to the area where they discovered Palmer and her family. She was announced deceased at the scene, while her younger brother and two parents were airlifted to separate hospitals on three separate flights. The family are said to have suffered “serious injuries.”…