Firefighters Memorial

Thomas, Colin Gene

Age: 51 
Cause of Death: Struck By 
Rank: Second Assistant Chief 
Nature of Death: Trauma 
Classification: Volunteer 
Emergency Duty: Yes  
Incident Date: 2008-06-14 00:00:00.0 
Duty Type: On-Scene Non-Fire 
Incident Time: 05:30 
Activity Type: Other 
Death Date: 2008-06-14 00:00:00.0 
Fixed Prop. Use: Street/Road 
Fire Dept. Info: Verona Volunteer Fire Department
101 Verona Rd.
USNG: 18S TD 7350 3916
Jacksonville , North Carolina  28540
Chief: Wayne Thomas
 
Initial Summary:   Second Assistant Chief Thomas passed away from injuries sustained when he was struck by a semi tractor-trailer on a stretch of US Highway 17 adjacent to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Camp Lejeune contacted the Sheriff's office shortly before 0500hrs requesting assistance with traffic control because of extreme low visibility conditions on the roadway due to smoke from a controlled burn on the Base combining with fog. Thomas, along with Onslow County Deputy Sheriff Steven Boehm, 36, who was also struck and killed by the tractor-trailer, had been directing traffic when a series of 8 vehicle collisions took place in the northbound travel lanes of the highway. Chief Thomas, Boehm and others heard and responded to calls for help, searching through the fog and smoke when unfortunately they were struck by the tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer then struck several other vehicles sending another deputy to the hospital; he was later released. Incident Location: US Hwy 17 between High Hill Road (USNG: 18S TD 7312 3750) and NC Hwy 210 (18S TD 7255 3028) Map View: http://www.fidnet.com/~jlmoore/usng/?zoom=12&usng=18STD7233434061&disp=h  
Memorial Fund Info: In honor of Firefighter Colin Gene Thomas, C/o Verona Volunteer Fire Department, 101 Verona Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. 

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