Barstow Fire Protection District Engineer David Spink succumbed to his injuries after being struck while operating at a vehicle accident on Dec. 5, 2021.
Barstow firefighters were working at an accident scene on Interstate 15 when Spink was struck by a vehicle traveling at highway speeds and was then transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
According to a press release by the Barstow Fire Protection District, Spink passed away Sunday, after a courageous battle.
Spink began his career in 1990 with the Barstow Fire Department as a paid-call firefighter before becoming full-time in 1993. In 1999 he promoted to engineer and worked at both stations while serving.
