Firefighter Jay Hinkie, 61, killed when struck while directing traffic on FM418 in Silsbee, Texas
Silsbee firefighter who was struck, killed while working wreck was a 'pillar of the department'
The fire department was assisting the Silsbee Police Department with a one-vehicle rollover wreck and was in the process of cleaning up after the wreck when the firefighter was struck according to Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department district chief Vince McClammy.
Continuing Coverage: Jay Hinkie was Silsbee firefighter killed in accident
James Ware reports live from the Silsbee Fire Department where they've authorized the release of the name of Jay Hinkie, 61, as the longtime firefighter and assistant chief killed in an accident Wednesday.
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