The Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department is in mourning following the tragic death of one of its members, Rick Joseph Fuentes, who lost his life in a car accident while responding to an emergency call.
The incident occurred when the 26-year-old firefighter was en route to a grassfire response. Reports indicate that his vehicle veered off the road and rolled over. The department confirmed Fuentes’ passing through a post on social media on October 11.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.
