North Carolina Captain Killed in Crash

Sept. 11, 2007
Captain Michael Dean Stanfield, 35, a twelve year firefighting veteran with the Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department died Sunday.

CASWELL COUNTY - Captain Michael Dean Stanfield, 35, a twelve year firefighting veteran with the Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department died Sunday, September 9, 2007.

Captain Stanfield responded to the scene of a motor vehicle collision in his privately owned vehicle with other members of his department. When the department cleared the scene, Stanfield and one other firefighter exchanged vehicles to return to the station. While returning, Captain Stanfield lost control of the motorcycle he was operating, which left the roadway and struck a tree.

He was transported to the hospital but passed away from injuries received.

The arrangements are as follows:

Visitation:

Thursday, Sept 13 1800-2000 hrs
Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory
2205 S Church St
Burlington, NC 27215
336-228-8366

Services:

Friday, Sept 14 1500 hrs
Kerr's Chapel Baptist Church
Kerr Chapel Road
Elon, NC 27244

Memorials:

May be made to the Anderson Twp VFD.

Republished with permission from FireNews.net

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