KBOI Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham, has been identified as one of the two victims of a plane crash in the Payette River on Tuesday, the Boise CBS affiliate station confirmed.
Authorities say the aircraft, registered to Northwest Registered Agent LLC, struck a power line before crashing onto an icy section of the river in the Black Canyon area.
Shortly after the crash, first responders discovered that two male passengers had died from injuries sustained in the crash. The other victim has yet to be identified.
It is with great sadness that we share that beloved CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham died in a plane crash on Tuesday. He and another person were on the plane when it crashed on the Payette River near Emmett.
Roland Steadham is a beloved member of this community, but no one loves him more than his family. Roland often talked about his wife, Erin, and his six children and grandchildren. In recent years, he and his family have enjoyed their time kayaking throughout Idaho and spending time together grilling food in their backyard. Roland loved to share about his six kids and his grandchildren. He talked about their accomplishments, their love for life, and the outdoors. Roland always looked forward to visits with his grandkids. All of us will remember him talking with great love for Erin. Rarely did he have a conversation without sharing about his love for his family.
Roland Steadham was 67-years-old. He is survived by his wife and six children.
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