Calera, Ala., firefighter dies after firetruck hits 18-wheeler
November 29, 2005

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Calera, Ala., firefighter dies after firetruck hits 18-wheeler

Duty Death: Christopher James Roy - [Calera, Alabama]


Biographical Info

Age: 25

Additional Info: Roy was the grandson of Calera's mayor, George Roy.

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Roy died when the fire truck he was driving slammed into an 18-wheeler.

Date of Incident: Nov. 28, 2005

The Associated Press

CALERA, Ala. -- Citizens in Calera are mourning the death of one of their firefighters. 25-year-old Christopher James Roy was killed Monday morning when a fire truck he was driving slammed into an 18-wheeler.

The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. near Shelby County 87 and the Interstate 65 South exit ramp.

Calera Fire Chief Tommy Moon said at the time of the crash Roy was responding to an emergency call.

Full Story: http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/APN/511290659




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