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Man convicted of shooting woman in the head after argument
By Sofia Morales
79-year-old man killed after collision with fire truck
Sofia Morales
Sofia Morales
Reporter · Valdosta, GA
With a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Florida, Sofia has spent over four years reporting on health issues affecting local communities. Her previous work included stints at local health magazines and news websites.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a fire truck.Police said Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 was driving with emergency lights and sirens activated when a black Honda CRV driven by the 79-year-old man entered an intersection the fire truck was crossing. The crash caused the vehicles to hit another vehicle, a black Dodge Ram.The 79-year-old man died at the hospital. He was identified by police as James Mattson of Wichita.The driver of the Dodge Ram was not hurt, nor were the four firefighters inside the fire truck.The WPD Critical Accident Team will investigate the crash.
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