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Two Chiefs Die in DUI Crash
7 Apr
Summary
- Two fire chiefs died in a DUI-related crash while on duty.
- The chiefs had been members of the fire department since their teenage years.
- Both chiefs left behind children who are also firefighters.
Two respected fire chiefs from the Walnuttown Fire Company in Berks County have tragically died in the line of duty following a vehicle crash. Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr. were killed Saturday evening when their UTV was struck head-on by a suspected impaired driver on Kutztown Road in Richmond Township. The chiefs were actively engaged in assisting with the search for a missing woman at the time of the incident. They both had long-standing ties to the fire department, having been members since their teenage years. Their commitment to service is echoed by their children, who are also firefighters and now face the devastating loss of their fathers. Colleagues have stepped in to cover shifts, ensuring the Walnuttown Fire Company continues its operations during this period of intense grief. Investigators have identified the driver of the striking vehicle as Alexander Sepulveda-Rivera, who faces charges and had an outstanding warrant. The community remembers Buck and Shick for their dedication and the lighthearted spirit they brought to the firefighting brotherhood.
