Fire Chief Curtis Brown, 51, and Firefighter Brendan Torres, 19, killed in truck collision on U.S. 54 near Dalhart, Texas
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/06/2022 - 11:10amAccident Date:
Tuesday, October 4, 2022Texas fire chief, volunteer firefighter killed in crash
The Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department SUV was returning to the station from a call when the tractor-trailer traveling the opposite direction attempted a pass on the two-lane road and slammed into the SUV, killing Fire Chief Curtis Brown, 51, and Firefighter Brendan Torres, 19, DPS Sgt. Cindy Barkley said.
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Fire departments from across the country offered their condolences in the comments of the post. “The entire fire service mourns this loss,” one wrote.
Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Curtis Brown
Brendan Torres
Roadway:
U.S. 54City:
Dalhart, TXCounty:
Dallam County, TXArea:
Amarillo, TX