Kentucky Firefighter Dies in Auto Accident

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Kentucky Firefighter Dies in Auto Accident

Updated: 02-06-2007 09:38:22 PM

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The Danville, Ky. Fire Department is mourning the death of one of their own.

Shane Todd King, 29, was killed February 3 in an automobile accident with a tractor trailer.

King had been returning from EMT training when the accident happened.

He had been with the Danville department for a month as a full-time firefighter, after working as a part-time firefighter for a year and a half.

Visitation for King will be held Feb. 6 at the Preston-Pruitt funeral home in Danville, Ky. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. His funeral will be held there the following day at 1 p.m.


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King, Shane Todd

Age: 29
Cause of Death: Vehicle Collision
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Trauma
Classification: Career
Emergency Duty: No

Incident Date: 02/03/2007
Duty Type: Training
Incident Time: 15:00
Activity Type: Driving/Riding Personal Vehicle
Death Date: 02/03/2007
Fixed Prop. Use: Street/Road

Fire Dept. Info:
Danville Fire Department
420 W Main ST.
PO Box 670
Danville , Kentucky 40423
Chief: Mike Thomas

Initial Summary:
Firefighter King was involved in a motor vehicle accident while returning home from department mandated EMT training in a neighboring county. King's POV reportedly crossed over the center line and struck a semi-tractor and trailer.

Memorial Fund Info:
The family has requested that any memorials be sent to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Foundation (www.firehero.org), PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. (301) 447-1365 Email: firehero@firehero.org


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