Tragedy Strikes: Two Firefighters Die Searching for Missing Woman in Berks County
A tragic incident in Berks County resulted in the deaths of two firefighters during a search operation. They were involved in a roadway accident while searching for a missing woman.
Firefighters Killed in Accident While Searching for Missing Woman
The accident occurred on Saturday evening in Richmond Township, Pennsylvania. At approximately 5:57 p.m., fire companies, along with Berks Search and Rescue, were actively searching for a 60-year-old woman near Kutztown Road, just north of Route 662.
Incident Details
According to the Fleetwood police, the two firefighters were traveling on the shoulder of Kutztown Road in a UTV side-by-side vehicle. As they proceeded, a Toyota Camry, driven by a male, was also heading south on the same road.
- The Toyota was reportedly swerving before the collision.
- Witnesses observed the vehicle leaving the roadway and striking the firefighters’ UTV head-on.
Following the crash, both firefighters sustained fatal injuries. The driver and passenger of the Toyota Camry fled the scene but were quickly apprehended on Krause Road, not far from the incident site.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Further details and updates will be provided by police as the situation develops.
For additional information, the Walnuttown Fire Department has shared updates on their Facebook page.
