Double Springs, Ala. Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath was killed on Friday, March 27 after being struck by an oncoming vehicle, according to the Web site FirefighterCloseCalls.com.
Around 6:30 a.m., Gilbreath's department was dispatched for trees down on County Road 25. While operating, a car struck and killed him.
Gilbreath's full time job was with the Winston County Roads Department.
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