Friday, February 10, 2023 2:30 PM
Montgomery, TX (KTRK) – An off-duty Montgomery firefighter died in a crash after losing control of his motorcycle in Sam Houston National Forest Thursday, officials said.
Montgomery Fire Department officials reported that shortly after 2:30 p.m., they responded to a major incident on FM 149 near FM 1375.
The 24-year-old was reportedly out of work and enjoying a ride on his motorcycle when he approached a turn between Osborne Road and FM 1375 and lost control, leaving the road.
Authorities said the firefighter was ejected from the bike and CPR was performed.
Officials said firefighters also responded and tried to save their friend, but were unable to.
The firefighter, whose name has not been released, was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
His body was escorted by law enforcement agencies and fire trucks from Montgomery, and a wall of honor was erected as he was transported to the Montgomery County Forensic Center.
Montgomery firefighters asked people to keep this young man’s family in their prayers.
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