Ohio firefighter dies in off-duty ATV crash
Casey Klein was discovered by a train operator who called 911 to report an ATV that had crashed into a ditch
By FireRescue1 Staff
VERNON, Ohio — A firefighter died Wednesday in an ATV crash, according to officials.
Tribune Chronicle reported that Warren Fire Department firefighter Casey Klein, 42, was found by a train operator who told 911 an ATV was on top of a man who was not moving in a ditch.
The 911 report said it appeared that Klein lost control in a swamp area, and a medical helicopter was initially called to the scene, but was later canceled.
Klein was with the Warren Fire Department for 17 years and was also an Air Force veteran.
Words can't describe what we are all feeling right now. When guys talk about a mentor in the fire service you should be...
Posted by Dan Woll on Wednesday, March 14, 2018
I seriously can’t take this one! I’m in shock and just numb! Forever in my heart friend! RIP Casey Klein!
Posted by Gwendolyn Tountas on Wednesday, March 14, 2018