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*STRUCK AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY* Texas - Rest In Peace Lubbock Police Department Police Officer Nicholas Reyna, age 27, and Lubbock Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic David Eric Hill, age 39 - End Of Watch/Last Alarm January 11, 2020.
#SayTheirNames - Officer/Brother Nick Reyna and Lieutenant/Brother Eric Hill - not just "RIP" or a run of ridiculous emojis. When you SAY THEIR NAME, you will REMEMBER THEIR NAME and A HERO REMEMBERED ... NEVER DIES
On Saturday, January 11, 2020, 0830hrs(local), Lubbock Police and Fire Rescue were on scene working a single-vehicle rollover crash. A southbound vehicle then crashed into the median several yards south of the first crash.
While both accidents were being worked, another southbound vehicle crossed the median and struck the first responders.
Snow fell late Friday evening and into Saturday morning in Lubbock, which led to icy roadways.
Ofc. Reyna was pronounced on scene. Lubbock Police Department for one year. Following the academy, he served on patrol during the day shift.
Lt. Hill and a second Firefighter/Paramedic, Matthew Kenneth Dawson, age 30, were transported to University Medical Center.
Firefighter Dawson remains in critical condition at this time. FF Dawson joined LFR on June 2nd, 2014 and has been serving the Lubbock community for 5 years. Matt Dawson is stationed at Fire Station 2A.
Lt. Hill, a ten year FF veteran, succumbed to injuries. Lt. Hill began his career with LFR on August 17th, 2009 and had just recently celebrated 10 years of service to the citizens of Lubbock. Eric had promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on July 6th, 2019 and was stationed at Fire Station 10B.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and the people of Lubbock -from all of us at True Blue Warriors
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