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Clayton, N.C. — A firefighter was in critical condition Wednesday with injuries suffered when an all-terrain vehicle that he and another firefighter were riding collided with a car, authorities said.
The wreck occurred at about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday on Buffaloe Road in the Archer's Lodge community of Johnston County.
Andrew Johnson was in WakeMed on Wednesday with a serious head injury, said Pete Barnes, chief of the Archer's Lodge Volunteer Fire Department. Johnson has worked for the department for several years and also works full-time for the Raleigh Fire Department, he said.
Kirby Turner, who works full-time with the Rocky Mount Fire Department in addition to serving in the Archer's Lodge department, was treated at the hospital and released, Barnes said.
Both men were off duty when the wreck occurred.
The state Highway Patrol is investigating the case.
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You are a bit off on NC law regarding ATVs on state maintained highways.
My prayers go out to the grieving family and friends. Also, the driver of the vehicle.
December 4, 2008 9:06 p.m.
December 4, 2008 2:34 p.m.
It seems that we lose the best people long before their time is due.
I must say that the "boo hoo" comment was a bit harsh. People are trying to cope with their loss. Please take that into account when you comment.
December 4, 2008 2:14 p.m.
What a hard time for his family and friends to be going through. But as someone who is close to the LEO community, we have come through many times of losing a coworker in a variety of situations. It is VERY hard, but it sure does seem like this man was the kind that left many good memories behind.
Prayers to his wife, parents, any siblings, as well as his friends and co workers in their grief.
December 4, 2008 2:14 p.m.
December 4, 2008 2:04 p.m.