New Jersey Fire Captain Killed; Hit By Dumptruck While Changing His Tire

A Washington Township fire captain was struck by a dump truck on Route 29 and killed while changing a flat tire on his way fishing.
April 30, 2004
Washington Township Fire Department
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Washington Township firefighter Dennis Williams rose before sunrise yesterday to fish for striper in the Delaware River.

He had no idea it would be his last.

Williams, 39, was struck and killed while changing a tire along Route 29 in Hopewell Township.

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