West Whiteland Fireman Killed In Crash Responding To Call

CHESTER COUNTY, PA —West Whiteland firefighter Colin Reedy died Friday night when his department vehicle struck a tree while responding to an emergency call, fire department officials said.

Firefighter Emily Gindele, 24, was also injured in the accident, which occurred about 9 p.m. on Pottstown Pike in Uwchlan Township during heavy rains, officials said.

Reedy, 26, of Exton, died at the scene. Gindele is in Paoli Hospital in critical but stable condition, officials said.

“We ask that you keep the families of both firefighters and our members in your thoughts and prayers at this time,” the fire department said in a statement.

Rick Carkner, Reedy's uncle, described Reedy in a Facebook post as the kindest, most generous, self-sacrificing, happiest, strongest, and one of the most positive souls he has ever met. He said that the two bonded over an interest in cars.