A passenger died aboard a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles International Airport after experiencing a medical emergency mid-flight, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC Los Angeles. Flight No. 958 from Dallas was in the air on Friday morning when the individual went into medical distress and became unresponsive.
### Mid-Flight Medical Response on Southwest Flight 958
Crew members and fellow travelers administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the man during the flight as the aircraft continued its route toward California, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC Los Angeles. Medics and local firefighters responded directly to the plane upon its arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. Despite multiple attempts to revive him, the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, according to confirmation from fire department officials reported by NBC Los Angeles.
### Investigation into the Cause of Death
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased passenger as 22-year-old Rain McMillan Walmsey, according to NBC Los Angeles. The exact nature of the medical emergency remains unclear. The Medical Examiner’s Office launched an investigation to determine the official cause of death for Walmsey.
### Airline Statement on the Incident
Southwest Airlines issued a public statement confirming that a “medical incident involving a customer” took place aboard flight No. 958, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. The airline has not released additional details regarding the incident while local authorities and medical examiners continue their review.
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