Police Officer Nicholas Reyna and Firefighter Eric Hill killed in collision on Interstate 27 near Lubbock, Texas

Modified Date: 
Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:40pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Firefighter, police officer killed while working crash scene in Texas

A firefighter and police officer were killed while working the scene of a crash on Interstate 27 Saturday morning, north of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, according to city officials.

2 Lubbock First Responders Killed, 1 Critically Injured While Working Crash Scene

While working both crashes, officials said a third vehicle traveling southbound crossed over into the median — striking Lubbock Police Officer Nicholas Reyna and Lubbock Firefighters Eric Hill and Matt Dawson.

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Fort Worth police officers and firefighters lined the route along I-30 to honor their sacrifice, dozens of people also pulled over for the procession, to wave and give their well wishes.

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Nicholas Reyna
Eric Hill
Matt Dawson
Roadway: 
Interstate 27

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