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The wreck occurred around the 87 mile marker near Glendale around 3:30 a.m. and involved a fire truck and a semi truck. The firefighter killed has been identified as Jonathan French, 25, of Glendale. The injured firefighter is French's mother, Lisa French, 43, who is also the sister of the Glendale fire chief. Both were outside the fire truck and were struck by the semi before it hit the fire engine. Jonathan French was pronounced dead at the scene. Lisa French was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital where she is listed in serious condition.