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Minn. firefighter killed responding to emergency

Biographical Info

Age: 22

Additional Info: Weisbrich had been a volunteer firefighter for just nine months.

Cause of Death: On his way to the hall, police say Weisbrich failed to stop at a stop sign. He hit a car and was thrown from the bike. Police say he was not wearing a helmet.

Date of Incident: November 12, 2006


From KARE 11 TV

Kyle Weisbrich was on his way to the fire hall in small-town Melrose Sunday morning when his motorcycle collided with a car.

The 22-year-old volunteer firefighter suffered head injuries and was taken to Melrose Hospital, where he died.

The fire department said Weisbrich, a 2003 graduate of Melrose High School, had been a volunteer for just nine months.

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