Stunt Leaves Off-duty Florida Firefighter Hurt

Oct. 13, 2006
Police said he was popping wheelies on a motorcycle when he crashed.

A firefighter who police said was performing stunts on his motorcycle on an Orlando road was critically injured when he crashed the vehicle, according to a Local 6 News report.

Police said the man was popping wheelies and doing other tricks on Orange Blossom Trail near Colonial Drive at about 1 a.m. Friday when he lost control of his bike.

Officers said the man's girlfriend was in the car behind him and watched the crash happen.

The firefighter's name was not released.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

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