CEDAR GROVE, W.Va. — The Glasgow (W.Va.) Volunteer Fire Department lost its second firefighter in about a week after a firefighter’s vehicle plunged over a hill Wednesday morning.
Firefighter Brandon Mooney, 22, a single father, died in the crash, WCHStv.com reports. Three other occupants were in the car and sources say they were off-roading when “something went wrong,” causing the vehicle to go barreling about 150 feet over a hill.
All four occupants were ejected from the car and deputies said no one was wearing a seatbelt, according to the report. Firefighter Mooney was pronounced dead at the scene and the other three were taken to the hospital to be treated.
Deputies said alcoholic beverages were found inside the car and may have been a contributing factor. The sheriff’s office is investigating.
Another firefighter with the same department, Michael Clark, 21, died June 22 when he lost control of his car, rolled over and crashed while on his way to work.
It’s not clear why firefighter Clark lost control of his car. He leaves behind his girlfriend and one-month-old baby.