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Fleetwood Today
By the People, for the People
Two Pennsylvania Firefighters Killed in DUI Crash
Fire chief and assistant chief struck by car during search for missing woman
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:51am
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Two firefighters from the Walnuttown Fire Company were killed in a head-on crash with a Toyota Camry while searching for a missing woman along a Pennsylvania road. Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick Jr. were heading north on Route 222 when they were struck by a sedan heading south. Police say the driver of the Camry, a male, was under the influence and fled the scene with a female passenger before being arrested.
Why it matters
The tragic deaths of the two firefighters, who were serving their community, highlight the dangers first responders face and the ongoing issue of impaired driving. This incident will likely prompt renewed calls for tougher DUI laws and greater safety measures to protect emergency personnel on roadways.
The details
According to officials, the firefighters were traveling in a utility vehicle on the shoulder of Route 222 around 6 p.m. on Saturday when the Camry swerved off the road and struck them head-on. Video from the crash scene shows the utility vehicle on its side. The male driver and female passenger of the Camry fled the scene but were later arrested, with the male charged for driving under the influence.
- The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2026.
- Autopsies on the firefighters were scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Jeff Buck
Fire Chief of the Walnuttown Fire Company.
Robert Shick Jr.
Assistant Fire Chief of the Walnuttown Fire Company.
Walnuttown Fire Company
The fire department that the two victims worked for, located in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.
What’s next
The Fleetwood Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash and the circumstances surrounding the missing woman that the firefighters were searching for.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the risks first responders face while serving their communities and the urgent need to address the ongoing problem of impaired driving, which can have devastating consequences for innocent victims.
