Morris Firefighter Who Lived In Joliet Killed In Weekend Crash In Troy Township: Police

JOLIET, IL — Aron Jaime, a 34-year-old Joliet resident who served with the Morris Fire & Ambulance Protection District for the past 10 years, was killed in a late-night crash over the weekend in Will County. The Illinois State Police told Joliet Patch that the fatality happened around 11:25 p.m. Saturday along I-80 eastbound at milepost 125 in Troy Township.

According to the Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash.

"For unknown reasons, a black Mazda lost control and skidded onto the right shoulder, hitting a stationary orange mobile camera trailer. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on scene," state police said.

On Monday afternoon, the Morris Fire Department posted a photo of Jaime on their Facebook page and announced, "it is with great sadness that the Morris Fire & Ambulance Protection District announces the off-duty death of Firefighter/EMT Aron Jaime, age 34."

The agency noted that he had served with the district for 10 years and became a full-time firefighter and EMT in May.

"Firefighter/EMT Jaime, a resident of Joliet, Illinois, proudly served the Morris Fire & Ambulance Protection District and was a dedicated public servant whose commitment to the community extended beyond his assigned shifts. He was a valued member of the District and will be remembered not only for his professionalism and dedication, but also for his personality and smile that could light up the darkest corner."

According to Morris Fire, visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday from at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet. A chapel service will take place at 7 p.m., with cremation rites to follow. A first responder walk-through will be held at 6 p.m.