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Lexington County mourns firefighter who died in the line of duty

Lexington County, SC (Paul Kirby) - A Lexington County firefighter has died on the scene of an accident in the Samaria community of Lexington County. The accident happened around 3:1 5 p.m. Friday.

According to Lexington County, Firefighter Paul Quattlebaum was struck and killed by a tractor trailer after arriving on the scene of another accident. The Lexington County Fire Service is in mourning the loss of its member. More information is promised at a press conference that’s scheduled for Friday evening at 7:00 p.m.

The SCHP and the Lexington County Coroner’s office are investigating the collision. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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