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Michigan Lieutenant Killed in Speedway Accident
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FFN Notes:
The earlier report of this incident claimed that Lieutenant Curtis was struck by a vehicle. Later reports state that this is not the case and that he fell from the back of a race track vehicle and suffered a fatal injury.
It is with deep regret that we advise you that Harold Curtis, a Lieutenant with Lawrence Township (Mich.) Fire Department/Emergency Services, died in the line of duty Saturday at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The 36-year-old firefighter was seriously injured Friday night while working with the safety crew at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. Preliminary information is indicating Lt. Curtis fell from the back of a fire apparatus and was then struck by a vehicle. Lt. Curtis, a Lawrence resident, was initially taken to Watervliet Community Hospital and then transferred to Borgess where he succumbed to his injuries. More details to follow. As always, our most since condolences to all affected and especially the family of Lt. Curtis.
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FFN Notes:
The earlier report of this incident claimed that Lieutenant Curtis was struck by a vehicle. Later reports state that this is not the case and that he fell from the back of a race track vehicle and suffered a fatal injury.
It is with deep regret that we advise you that Harold Curtis, a Lieutenant with Lawrence Township (Mich.) Fire Department/Emergency Services, died in the line of duty Saturday at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The 36-year-old firefighter was seriously injured Friday night while working with the safety crew at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. Preliminary information is indicating Lt. Curtis fell from the back of a fire apparatus and was then struck by a vehicle. Lt. Curtis, a Lawrence resident, was initially taken to Watervliet Community Hospital and then transferred to Borgess where he succumbed to his injuries. More details to follow. As always, our most since condolences to all affected and especially the family of Lt. Curtis.
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Permalink Reply by FETC on
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Was this firetruck in motion?
Godspeed Lt. Curtis
May he rest in peace...
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Permalink Reply by Paul Stoops on
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Thoughts and Prayers to the family and friends of Lt Curtis.
Rest in Peace
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Permalink Reply by SWfirefighter on
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PLEASE CORRECT YOUR ARTICLE! Once again the news doesn't report what was reported to them. He was not hit by another vehicle. So please remove that false information from your news cast. It was a freak accident and that is all that needs to be said. Here is a father and husband that risks his life for others and the news can't even give the report that was given to them by track officials.
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Permalink Reply by FF EMTB ARCG on
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He was no doubt a brave man who unfortunately died in the line of duty. That in itself is terrible, but as he has left behind a wife and child/children, and the other firefighters he worked and lived with, the risks involved in his accident deserve report, so that others may learn, every good/safe firefighter knows this, and it is for that reason, I am sure, the details need to be reported.
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Permalink Reply by chris jarvis on
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Go with the angels my friend
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