Father Killed in LODD Crash with Son

Oklahoma Father Killed in Line of Duty Crash With SonThick smoke and is being blamed for a tragic on scene accident at a grass fire in Oklahoma Saturday that claimed the life of a firefighter, a father who was involved in a head-on vehicle collision with his son who was also fighting the blaze, local media outlets reported.

The incident in Atoka County left 61-year-old John Myers dead, KTEN reported. He was driving a Wesley Fire Department pickup that crashed with a truck driven by his son, 31-year-old Juston Myers.

The elder Myers was died at the scene after being severely trapped in his vehicle for nearly two hours. His son was treated at the scene and a third firefighter who was riding with him, Clayton Rice, was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

According to the preliminary Oklahoma Highway Patrol report, Juston Myers was driving a 2000 Ford pickup and his father was driving a 1985 Chevy pickup owned by the department. The report indicated that seat belts were available but not in use in either vehicle.

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laceysspringemtPermalink Reply by laceysspringemt on January 4, 2009 at 11:58pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Myers family and the Wesley Fire Department. Juston be strong.
Lets all remember safety first. We are all brothers and sisters, when one is lost we all share the grief. Let's not be the ones who have to listen to Last Call. God Bless and everyone be safe. Alabama firefighter/EMT
Permalink Reply by Heidi Burks on January 5, 2009 at 1:28am
a very tragic incident that could have been avoided had safety first been applied.
Permalink Reply by Kayla Bartlett on January 5, 2009 at 1:33am
RIP FF. Meyers.. Prayers to family friends and the department.
Permalink Reply by Zanne Bigley on January 5, 2009 at 3:46am
My heart and prayers go out to the Rice family and particularly the Myers family in the loss of a husband and father. I can only imagine that the circumstances surrounding the crash could have ramifications of guilt. I pray that no one places blame, but tries to hold on to what they have and come to peace with the loved one that was taken from them, doing his job.
Permalink Reply by patti on January 5, 2009 at 4:30am
How sad
Craig AlfisPermalink Reply by Craig Alfis on January 5, 2009 at 7:13am
RIP - Prayers from Maine
Permalink Reply by Dennis on January 5, 2009 at 8:00am
RIP my friend. My thoughts and prays go out to your family and station.
Permalink Reply by R J Peek on January 5, 2009 at 3:27pm
rip prayers are with you
Permalink Reply by Rick on January 5, 2009 at 3:28pm
My prayer to the family and the fire department family
Permalink Reply by Junior Tanoa Ledua on January 5, 2009 at 6:39pm
my sympathy to the Myers family and workmates
Permalink Reply by Asst. Chief GARY L. NEWMAN on January 5, 2009 at 10:03pm
Deepest sympathy for the Myers family and the fire dept. for their loss. I am a 62 year old Asst. Chief and my 36 year old son, Cory, is one of my firefighters. This accident hits close to home. RIP Brother John and be strong Juston. I'm sure your father was very proud of you.
Permalink Reply by Jason Riley on January 6, 2009 at 2:52pm
Rest In Piece FF Myers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and your department. To all Firefighters, please be safe this new year.

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