Texas Civilians Killed in Collision with Fire Truck

The front tire of the fire truck blew out.
July 11, 2016

A blow out of a fire truck tire led to a crash that killed a Texas couple. 

The fire truck veered out of control and into a ditch where it collided with a car, KXII reported.

Jose and Ana Chavez of Reno, Texas, were pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the fire truck was transported for treatment.

The engine from Austin, AR was driven by Christopher Nelson, 22.

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