Conn. Fire Explorer Riding Bike Killed in Crash

Commander · 05-08-2008, 01:30 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, 01:33 PM

Rest in peace

irishd · 05-08-2008, 01:44 PM

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

Slim · 05-08-2008, 04:18 PM

Requiescat In Pace Little Bro

LJFD75 · 05-08-2008, 04:33 PM

The Squirrel · 05-08-2008, 05:59 PM

Rest in Peace

gareee · 05-08-2008, 08:02 PM

R.i.p.

119driver · 05-08-2008, 08:32 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, 08:42 PM

Godspeed little dude

tpu30z · 05-08-2008, 09:02 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.

vafd105 · 05-09-2008, 11:34 AM

R.i.p.

fire dude 350 · 05-09-2008, 03:22 PM

Rest In Peace Littleman my prayers go out to the family

mets99 · 05-09-2008, 04:00 PM

mets99 · 05-09-2008, 04:00 PM

urdoingitwrong · 05-09-2008, 09:17 PM

R.I.P,you died earning your way into the brotherhood,you are now a part of the brotherhood.

doitallboy · 05-10-2008, 10:06 PM

Rest in Peace

tru62ck · 05-15-2008, 07:00 AM

RIP Li'l bro. My heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of our brother. Gods Speed.

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