Crime & Safety
Community Mourns Loss of 24-Year-Old Firefighter Who Died in a Motorcycle Accident
Forrest Ryan, 24, was a Monroe firefighter. He died on Monday after a motorcycle crash on Route 25.
Monroe, CT — The community is mourning the loss of a young firefighter, killed Monday after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into oncoming traffic.
According to Monroe Police Captain Keith White, Forrest Ryan was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson on Main Street when he crossed over the center line into the southbound lane and was struck by a 2013 Land Rover.
A nurse was across the street and when she heard the crash and rushed to help.
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"I was at the vape shop across the street when it happened," Amanda Kaufman said. "Being a nurse my first instinct was to run towards him. Unfortunately I couldn't find a pulse, but didn't stop me from trying to revive with CPR. A doctor also pulled and helped. Which a couple other medical professionals also pulled over. We all worked together and tried to save Forrest. This young man had a good team of professionals working on him and we all tried our best. My prayers are with his family."
The Monroe Fire Department wrote on their Facbeook page:
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"It is with deep regret that the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of our member, Forrest Ryan, age 24, who died in a motor vehicle accident on June 13th. Forrest joined the department in 2009 and was an active firefighter serving our community for several years. Forrest was a hard-working member who always shared a smile and a joke, and would gladly do anything to help a fellow member in need. May he rest in eternal peace."
Monroe Patch readers shared their condolences on our Facebook page:
Kate Grudetski Antolini so sad, thoughts go out to his family
Christel Spaulding Lattanzi He was a great guy. So full of life. Love to all who knew him.
No funeral arrangements have been announced. Patch will update as more information comes in.
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Photo: Forrest Ryan. Photo credit: Monroe Fire Department
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