31-year-old Waldo firefighter killed in crash in Sheboygan Co.; 2 other firefighters hurt
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- A Waldo firefighter was killed in a crash near Blueberry Lane and Pheasant Valley Road in the Town of Lyndon in Sheboygan County on Saturday, February 4th. Two other firefighters were hurt.
According to a release from the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Ryan Moyer, a Waldo firefighter for five years, was killed in the crash, which happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Moyer, the driver, ended up trapped in the pickup truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other men, a 26-year-old from Plymouth and a 26-year-old from Waldo were injured in the wreck.
Both speed and alcohol are being investigated as possible factors in this crash.
Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials said the following about Moyer in their news release:
"Ryan was a five-year member of the Waldo Fire Department. His accomplishments with in those 5 years were nothing short of amazing. Ryan was a State Certified firefighter who attended many training opportunities including National Fire Academy classes. Ryan also dedicated himself to energizing our annual fundraisers, remodeling our fire station and helping the department in any way he could. At the time of Ryan’s death he was out collecting donations for the Waldo Fire Department brat fry coming up in March. Ryan held the spirit of brotherhood within the fire service close to his heart. He had many friends within the fire service and would drop everything to help anyone out. Ryan did all this as a pure volunteer never receiving any compensation for his work. Ryan’s dedication and spirit will be sorely missed.
Ryan is survived by a wife, young son, close family and hundreds of good friends."
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