WPTZ
MARLBORO, Vt. — A Vermont firefighter responding to a car accident died in the line of duty. Officials believe that John “Jack” Horton collapsed to the ground from a medical problem before another firefighter accidentally backed the fire truck up, running over Horton.
Police said John Horton, Marlboro Fire Department assistant chief, responded to a single-car rollover Thursday afternoon. He and the fire truck driver, Anthony Gordon, decided to move the truck out of the way for an ambulance.
Police said Gordon saw Horton in his rear view mirror and backed up. He said he didn’t see Horton again, and pulled the truck forward. When Gordon exited the truck, that’s when police said he saw Horton lying on the ground.
Full story: The small community is coming to terms with his tragic and sudden death