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Dec 31, 2018: Christopher Truman, Captain – Lake Mills, WI

by David Howser - January 29, 2019

Captain Christopher Truman stopped to assist individuals involved in a single-vehicle accident. While assisting, Truman was hit by another vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

Incident Location: Eastbound lanes of the Beltline, near the bridge over the Yahara River in Monona, Wisconsin (U.S. National Grid: 16T CN 09124 68362 (DD: 43.043, -89.343))

About David Howser

Chief Howser was born and raised in the Lyndon area. He joined LFR as a volunteer fire fighter in 1980 while a student at the old Westport High School. During his tenure here he has served as Company Officer, Training Officer, Safety Officer, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief and Fire Chief. In 1984 he was hired as one of Lyndon's first career firefighters. As noted, since that time he has worked his way up through the ranks where he served as Fire Chief until July 2018 when Lyndon Fire merged into the St. Matthews FD. He currently serves as Assistant Fire Chief of the new merged St. Matthews F.D..