Two Bureau of Land Management firefighters, Jacob O'Malley, 27, and Will Hawkins, 22, killed, and Zachery McElroy, 23, injured in crash on State Route 140 near Winnemucca, Nevada
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BLM spokesman Stephen Clutter says the three were returning to Winnemucca from duty in the Denio area when the crash happened Sunday evening on State Route 140.
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Nevada Highway Patrol and local agencies will form a procession ending at the corner of East Second Street and Kirman Avenue. A flag has been raised in the middle of the road. Traffic could still pass as of 11 a.m., but will be interrupted during the procession.
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A BLM statement mourns the deaths and injury and says the agency's thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters' families.
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The driver, Jacob Omalley, 27, and a passenger, Will Hawkins, 22, both of Winnemucca, were killed in the wreck about 5:20 p.m. Sunday on State Highway 140, about 6 miles from the junction with U.S. Highway 95, Trooper Jim Stewart said.
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Family members were planning funerals and bureau officials are arranging a memorial service in Winnemucca for 27-year-old Jacob O'Malley and 22-year-old Will Hawkins.
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In a statement, the bureau said the memorials will run 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Winnemucca Events Complex Exhibit Hall.
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