PA Firefighter Killed While Doing Towing Work on Highway

Halifax Fire Department, Pennsylvania

A Halifax (PA) Fire Department firefighter was killed earlier this week when responding as a tow truck driver to a roadside incident.

According to ABC27.com, Firefighter Tyler A. Laudenslager was working in his full-time job with H&S Towing on Tuesday evening working on a disabled vehicle on I-78 when a car careened across the highway and struck him, killing him.

The fire department noted on its social media page that he had been a member since 2007. He leaves behind a wife and young child.

RELATED

Roadway Incident Operations and Safety: A 20-Year Review and a Plan for the Next 10 Years

Safe Interstate Highway Response

Highway Incident Safety: The Hits Keep Coming!

“D” Drivers and Other Hazards at Highway Operations

Two Firefighters Hurt While Battling IL Grassfire; One in Serious Condition

Two firefighters were injured Saturday afternoon while battling a grassfire near Chadwick.

PA Tanker Crash Injures Two Firefighters

A tanker from Junction Fire Company crashed Sunday afternoon while responding to a brush fire in Granville Township.