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Volunteer firefighter doing 71 mph 'without lights and sirens' smashes into 88-year-old husband heading to hospital to visit wife: Cops

An 88-year-old man was driving to the hospital to visit his wife when a volunteer firefighter traveling at twice the speed limit barreled into him, causing his death, Pennsylvania authorities say. The post Volunteer firefighter doing 71 mph 'without lights and sirens' smashes int.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Law & Crime ·
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  • Primary source: Law & Crime
  • Published: Oct 6, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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