Three people sadly lost their lives on May 15th after a small plane crashed in Franklin, Tennessee. According to a statement by the Williamson County Fire/Rescue, the crash occurred in the area of Bending Chestnut Road and Davis Hollow Road just after 12 p.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed in a statement that it was a single-engine Beechcraft V35 that went down and three people were onboard. The victims have been identified as Dr. Lucius Doucet II, a prominent plastic surgeon, and his two adult children, Giselle and Jean-Luc Doucet, who were set to graduate from Louisiana State University that Friday. Doucet's employer, Williamson Cosmetic Team, released a statement expressing their condolences. "Dr. Doucet was not only an exceptional surgeon, but also a compassionate man who touched the lives of countless individuals within our community." The statement added, "Our hearts and prayers go out to his family during the time."

According to People, the NTSB confirmed that the aircraft "crashed after experiencing an in-flight break up over a half mile radius." Per ABC News, Williamson County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Mark Elrod said there were no survivors from the crash during a press briefing on May 15th. He added that it "does appear that the plane did break up in the air." Elrod called the incident "a tragic scene" and stated that the debris field is "rather large." He added, "We're unsure exactly where the crash started and where it ended."

Williamson County Emergency Management Agency director Todd Horton said in a statement, "The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency, working as part of unified command with WCSO and WCFR, assisted with search efforts, media requests, and coordination after the tragic reports of a plane crash. Our hearts go out to the family members of the victims. Further comments will be released by, or in coordination with NTSB officials as appropriate."