Conn. Fire Explorer Riding Bike Killed in Crash

Commander · 05-08-2008, 02:30 PM

Fire Explorer in West Haven (CT) was killed after he was struck by an SUV, as he was going to a car crash run on Monday. The Fire Explorer was 14 year old Ralph Russo of West Haven.
(See TV video links below)

Russo was riding his bike with a friend when they reportedly headed to a dispatched car crash, when Russo was tragically struck by a Jeep head on. Efforts to save his life were not successful and he died from his injuries. Russo was a middle school student and a part of the Fire Explorer program in West Haven. The SUV driver involved was obeying all traffic laws and is not facing any charges.

http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/News/Connecticut-Explorer-Riding-Bike-Killed-in-Crash/46$59417

ride-n-fly · 05-08-2008, 02:33 PM

Rest in peace

irishd · 05-08-2008, 02:44 PM

rest in peace. thats only a few towns away from me at school.

Slim · 05-08-2008, 05:18 PM

Requiescat In Pace Little Bro

LJFD75 · 05-08-2008, 05:33 PM

The Squirrel · 05-08-2008, 06:59 PM

Rest in Peace

gareee · 05-08-2008, 09:02 PM

R.i.p.

119driver · 05-08-2008, 09:32 PM

My heart goes out to his parents . I remember way back being an explorer in my dept. how great it felt being a part of something with my dad, uncles , and I hope his folks have some way to understand that he was doing something he wanted to do .he deserved more time.

**Thunderfoot** · 05-08-2008, 09:42 PM

Godspeed little dude

tpu30z · 05-08-2008, 10:02 PM

God Speed little brother. You won't belong alone in heaven, you'll be among some the greatest firefighters in this nation and they'll take care of you up there.