St. George, UT (October 31, 2024) – A St. George firefighter was hospitalized following a collision involving an antique fire engine on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. in the Desert Canyons area while firefighter Brandon Redd was driving a 1948 fire engine, which had recently been used in a ceremony to inaugurate a new fire station in the area.
According to the St. George Fire Department, Redd sustained back injuries as a result of the crash and has been admitted to the hospital for observation, where he will remain overnight. Fire Chief Robert Stoker reported that Redd was driving back to another location when another vehicle collided with the driver’s side of the antique engine.
Stoker confirmed that Redd has remained conscious throughout the ordeal, and the department is closely monitoring his condition. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Our thoughts are with Firefighter Brandon Redd and his family during this challenging time.
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