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NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Reports for "Motor Vehicle - Struck-by" Incidents
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Ohio Tow Truck Driver Struck and Killed on I-71
On Saturday morning September 29, 2012, tow truck driver William Houck, 60, of Columbus was standing beside a disabled vehicle while attempting to connect a car to his tow truck when he was hit by a 2008 Nissan sedan. Police say that alcohol is a suspected contributing factor in this crash. Mr. Houck was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital where he was later pronounced dead at about 4:18 a.m. Other stories may be found at: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/09/29/29-tow-truck-crash.html http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2012/sep/29/3/early-morning-crash-shuts-down-i-71nb-ar-1189351/
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Missouri: Motorist Assist Worker Killed While Working I-70 Crash
Authorities said the driver of a Missouri Department of Transportation vehicle was struck and killed while shutting down Interstate 70 in suburban Kansas City after an earlier fatal crash. Clifton J. Scott, 50, who was helping authorities shut down traffic along Interstate 70 following a four-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes near Lee’s Summit Road. The motorist-assist driver was hit outside his vehicle and died at the scene. Motor-assist drivers patrol major roadways, and their duties include helping with traffic control. Other stories may be found at: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/21/2-fatal-crashes-close-i-70-suburban-kansas-city/ http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mo-transportation-worker-struck-killed-on-I-70-3883427.php http://fox4kc.com/2012/09/21/two-fatal-crashes-close-i-70-at-291-highway/
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Louisiana Crossing Guard Killed
This morning, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a fatal crash on LA Highway 10 at LA Highway 376 which claimed the life of an Evangeline Parish Reserve Deputy Crossing Guard. 60-year-old Reserve Deputy John Granger of Reddell, was directing traffic for Vidrine Elementary at the intersection of LA 10 at LA 376. Two SUVs crashed at the intersection and one of the vehicles hit the Crossing Guard. The Deputy was wearing an orange reflective vest at the time of the crash.
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North Carolina Trooper Killed in Struck-By Incident
A state Highway Patrol trooper is dead after being struck by a car while he tried to deploy stop sticks during a high-speed chase that covered parts of Wake and Nash counties. Highway Patrol officials say Trooper Bobby G. Demuth was struck and killed Saturday morning near Spring Hope. Other related stories can be found at: http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Trooper-Killed-during-chase-169033906.html http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/08/2326730/state-trooper-killed-while-trying.html#storylink=cpy http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/WATCH-Trooper-hit-by-18-wheeler-survives/rMgGdoOe1Uudalnoqbd0kw.cspx?rss=68
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Missouri Tow Truck Driver Killed in Crash Near Bond Bridge
Police said a tow truck driver was killed after being hit while out of his vehicle near the Bond Bridge Monday afternoon. Police have identified the driver as Blake A. Gresham, 18, of Smithville. Investigators said the driver had stopped to help a disabled vehicle and had just stepped out of the truck when a box truck sideswiped the tow truck. Police said the tow truck driver was killed at the scene. Another story can be found at: http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/Tow-truck-driver-killed-in-crash-near-Bond-Bridge/-/11664182/16284984/-/k9usnu/-/index.html#ixzz24sH8JgBO
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Massachusetts Police Officer Struck And Killed By Dump Truck
A Westfield police officer was struck and killed by a dump truck on Thursday morning. Jose Torres was working a traffic detail on Pontoosic Road when he was struck around 7:30 a.m., according to CBS 3 in Springfield. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Torres was a 27-year veteran of the Westfield Police. Other stories at: http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/19124872/westfield-officer-hit-by-dump-truck-dies http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/central-massachusetts/Detail-officer-struck-killed-by-dump-truck/-/11983998/15717632/-/hs6thz/-/index.html?absolute=true
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West Virginia Courtesy Patrol Officer Struck, Killed While Assisting Vehicle
A Courtesy Patrol employee was struck by a vehicle and killed early Sunday morning after the driver fell asleep, police say.
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Texas Towing Driver Killed on Interstate 30
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Billy Wooten Jr. was hit by an 18-wheeler at the 83 mile marker of eastbound Interstate 30, near the intersection of FM 1565, at around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday. At the time, Wooten was loading a vehicle for a DPS Trooper. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Sheila Linden.
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Montreal Firefighter Struck and Killed
A 39-year-old city firefighter died on the job after his own pumper truck struck him during an emergency call. Thierry Godfrind was struck about 4:30 p.m. Friday after firefighters responded to a fire caused by a pot left on a stove. His team was unable to revive him at the scene and he was pronounced dead in hospital. Additional stories at: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/montreal-firefighter-dies-being-hit-fire-truck-121621813.html http://ca.news.yahoo.com/montreal-firefighter-dies-being-hit-fire-truck-120822718.html http://www.brandonsun.com/national/breaking-news/montreal-firefighter-battles-for-life-after-being-hit-by-fire-truck--162417096.html
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Africa: Cop Killed, Another Injured at Roadblocks
A POLICE officer was killed in Bulawayo on Sunday and another suffered serious injuries in Harare last Wednesday after being hit by motorists at roadblocks.