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Ga. firefighter dies after off-duty crash

Athens-Clarke County firefighter Matt Hughes was working an off-duty job when the crash occurred

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By FireRescue1 Staff

ATHENS, Ga. — A firefighter died of his injuries he sustained after being involved in an off-duty car crash.

Athens-Clarke County firefighter Matt Hughes was working an off-duty job Monday when the crash occurred, according to Athens-Clarke County Fire and EMS.

“We would like to send our prayers and condolences to Matt’s family and friends,” the department wrote on Facebook.

No other details regarding the crash have been released at this time. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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