Hanover Fire-EMS reminds drivers to move over on anniversary of firefighter’s tragic death
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Friday marks six years since Hanover County firefighter Brad Clark was killed in the line of duty. On this day, Hanover Fire-EMS asks Virginia drivers to remember to move over when passing emergency personnel on the road -- to hopefully prevent more tragedies like this one. On Oct. 11, 2018, Hanover Fire Lt. Brad Clark was killed while responding to a crash on Interstate 295 in the middle of Tropical Storm Michael. The driver of a tractor-trailer, 51-year-old Lester LaBarge, rear-ended the fire truck parked at the scene of the crash with its emergency lights on. As a result of the crash, Clark was pinned under the fire truck's front tire, which killed him. The three other firefighters with him were injured. Witnesses previously told 8News that Clark shouting a warning to his fellow firefighters saved their lives. Lt. Brad Clark of Hanover County Fire-EMS. (Photo: Hanover County Fire-EMS) The pain of Clark's death swept across his community and beyond -- all the way to the General Assembly where, in 2019, legislation was passed that added the possibility of a reckless driving charge for those who did not obey Virginia's "Move Over" law. PREVIOUS: Thousands attend memorial service for fallen Hanover firefighter Lt. Brad Clark In 2020, LaBarge was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, as well as reckless driving. A spokesperson with Hanover Fire-EMS shared the following statement on this sixth anniversary of Clark's death: "Today marks six years since the tragic passing of Lieutenant Brad Clark, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on October 11, 2018. Lt. Clark’s sacrifice remains deeply felt by all of us at Hanover Fire-EMS, as well as the community he served. He left a legacy that continues to not only inspire members of Hanover Fire-EMS but firefighters across the nation. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and the women and men who worked alongside him. We urge the public to help prevent future tragedies by following the “Move Over” laws. When you see emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or road crews on the side of the road, please slow down and safely move over. This simple act can save lives and protect those who are risking theirs to keep us safe." Caleb Wilson with Hanover Fire-EMS
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Friday marks six years since Hanover County firefighter Brad Clark was killed in the line of duty. On this day, Hanover Fire-EMS asks Virginia drivers to remember to move over when passing emergency personnel on the road -- to hopefully prevent more tragedies like this one.
On Oct. 11, 2018, Hanover Fire Lt. Brad Clark was killed while responding to a crash on Interstate 295 in the middle of Tropical Storm Michael.
The driver of a tractor-trailer, 51-year-old Lester LaBarge, rear-ended the fire truck parked at the scene of the crash with its emergency lights on. As a result of the crash, Clark was pinned under the fire truck's front tire, which killed him.
The three other firefighters with him were injured. Witnesses previously told 8News that Clark shouting a warning to his fellow firefighters saved their lives.
The pain of Clark's death swept across his community and beyond -- all the way to the General Assembly where, in 2019, legislation was passed that added the possibility of a reckless driving charge for those who did not obey Virginia's "Move Over" law.
PREVIOUS: Thousands attend memorial service for fallen Hanover firefighter Lt. Brad Clark
In 2020, LaBarge was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, as well as reckless driving.
A spokesperson with Hanover Fire-EMS shared the following statement on this sixth anniversary of Clark's death:
"Today marks six years since the tragic passing of Lieutenant Brad Clark, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on October 11, 2018. Lt. Clark’s sacrifice remains deeply felt by all of us at Hanover Fire-EMS, as well as the community he served.
He left a legacy that continues to not only inspire members of Hanover Fire-EMS but firefighters across the nation.
Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and the women and men who worked alongside him.
We urge the public to help prevent future tragedies by following the “Move Over” laws. When you see emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or road crews on the side of the road, please slow down and safely move over. This simple act can save lives and protect those who are risking theirs to keep us safe." Caleb Wilson with Hanover Fire-EMS