Timber Mesa firefighter killed in crash; 3rd department death in weeks
SHOW LOW, Ariz. - An Arizona fire department in Show Low is mourning the loss of a firefighter just weeks after two of its firefighters were killed in a head-on crash.
What we know:
The Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District says one of its firefighters was killed in a crash at 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 3 while riding a motorcycle on his way to work.
"Our entire organization is grieving the loss of another one of our own. We ask for privacy as we support family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this very difficult time," the department said.
What we don't know:
The firefighter wasn't identified. No other details on the crash were released.
The backstory:
On Sept. 14, Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and 21-year-old Damon Thompson were riding in a Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District ambulance when they were hit head-on by another vehicle on State Route 260. Kulikowski and Thompson died at the scene.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says 46-year-old Angela Bouck crossed the center line, crashing into the ambulance. Bouck also died in the crash.
Timber Mesa firefighters mourned after tragic crash on State Route 260
A tragic head-on collision on State Route 260 killed two young firefighters, Brenna Kulikowski and Damon Thompson. A hero's procession honored the fallen firefighters, and Arizona officials and community members are mourning their loss and showing support.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from a news release by the Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District and a FOX 10 report on Sept. 18, 2025.