Funeral held for groom killed in Dawson County helicopter crash
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Family and friends gathered in Lawrenceville on Saturday to remember a newlywed who was killed in a helicopter crash after his wedding.
What we know:
Funeral services were held for Dave Fiji, one of two people aboard a Robinson R-66 helicopter that crashed in a wooded area near Dawsonville on May 29.
According to authorities, Fiji and his wife, Jesni Fiji, had just exchanged vows before leaving in a Rolls-Royce to board the helicopter.
Dave Fiji was killed in the crash, while his wife survived with injuries. The pilot, identified as Nikhil Nargundkar, was also killed in the crash.
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What's next:
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. Preliminary findings indicate the helicopter struck tall trees before going down.
The cause of the crash has not been determined.