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Wesley Weysham, 59, was reportedly killed while helping other people in a car accident in Florida.
(Sarasota County Sheriff's Office)
A former Florida firefighter was killed Sunday in a burning car wreck on Interstate 75, officials said.
Wesley Weysham, a 59-year-old retired firefighter from Sarasota County, was killed in the accident, allegedly by Fox 13 around 4:30 am.
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The Florida Highway Patrol told the TV channel that a man – who had previously been reported to law enforcement for slow driving and random stops – stopped his vehicle on the highway. Another vehicle did not see the truck stopped and hit it from behind.
A good Samaritan, identified as Weysham, stopped to help when another car crashed in the area. One of the vehicles caught fire and Weysham was killed, officials said.
"This gentleman gave his life for the public, as a firefighter," said rider Ronald Drake. "In his heart, he was trying to do what he needed, he came out, and it's just unfortunate."
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The person responsible for the shutdown that caused the accident may have driven intoxicated, investigators said. This man, identified as George Evans III, was reported to have suffered minor injuries.
Weysham, according to The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office also served as the Manager and Instructor for the County K-9 Search and Rescue Unit.
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