LYNN, Ala. — An Alabama firefighter died Saturday following a crash on March 30.
Firefighter Close Calls reported that Lynn Fire and Rescue volunteer firefighter Charles Tucker, 56, was heading home with his 16-year-old son, who is a junior member of Lynn Fire and Rescue, after responding to a grass fire when his vehicle sped through an intersection, left the highway and crashed into an empty logging trailer.
Tucker and his son had to be extricated by members of Lynn Fire and Rescue and were flown to a nearby hospital.
Tucker died from his injuries on April 2, three days after the crash. His son suffered a broken leg and is expected to recover.
It is suspected Tucker suffered a medical problem which caused him to lose control of his vehicle and veer into the trailer.
Firefighter Tucker was with the department for two years. The crash is under investigation by the Alabama Highway Patrol.
Funeral arrangements are pending. We will update you once more information is available.