Illinois Firefighter Struck, Killed by Pickup Truck

Dec. 21, 2004
A 73-year-old volunteer firefighter from Bishop Hill, Ill., was struck and killed by a pickup truck Monday night in rural Knox County, the Illinois State Police said Tuesday.
Knox County, IL -- A 73-year-old volunteer firefighter from Bishop Hill, Ill., was struck and killed by a pickup truck Monday night in rural Knox County, the Illinois State Police said Tuesday.

Theodore Myhre, 73, was helping a fire truck back up when the accident occurred at 4:57 p.m., authorities said.

The Knox County Sheriff

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