08/04/2026
Two volunteer firefighters, Chief Jeffory Buck, 60, and Assistant Chief Robert Shick, Jr., 56, were killed while searching for a missing woman.
They were riding a utility vehicle when Alexander Sepulveda Rivera, 26, drifting and impaired by drugs and fatigue, struck them head-on.
Both men were pronounced dead shortly after reaching the hospital. Rivera fled the scene but was quickly apprehended and faces multiple homicide and DUI charges.
The community mourned deeply, honoring their decades of service, dedication, and mentorship. Their deaths highlight the risks of reckless driving intersecting with public service.
Safety campaigns, memorials, and ongoing legal proceedings continue, ensuring their legacy and the lessons from this tragedy are not forgotten.
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