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

Modified Date: 
Thu, 07/14/2016 - 1:53pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 10, 2016

2 BLM firefighters killed, 1 hurt in crash on Nevada highway

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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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.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jacob O'Malley
Will Hawkins
Zachery McElroy
Roadway: 
State Route 140
Area: 
Reno, NV

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