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Two Chiefs Killed in Crash While Searching for Missing Woman

4/6/2026

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Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Chief Robert R. Shick, Jr. were killed in a crash while searching for a missing woman in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
They were struck head-on by a swerving Toyota Camry, whose two occupants fled but were later arrested; the driver, a 19-year-old man, had an outstanding warrant.
The Walnuttown Fire Company will suspend operations until April 11, 2026, to honor the fallen chiefs, with funeral arrangements pending.
The missing woman has since been found.

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Story summary

Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Chief Robert R. Shick, Jr. were killed in a crash while searching for a missing woman in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
They were struck head-on by a swerving Toyota Camry, whose two occupants fled but were later arrested; the driver, a 19-year-old man, had an outstanding warrant.
The Walnuttown Fire Company will suspend operations until April 11, 2026, to honor the fallen chiefs, with funeral arrangements pending.
The missing woman has since been found.