NEW TAZWELL, Tenn. (WVLT) – A volunteer firefighter with South Claiborne County Fire Department was killed Monday after getting hit by a vehicle, officials told WVLT News. Fire officials told WVLT that 77-year-old Roger Estes was killed while he was directing traffic at an Independence Day event for the fire department on Monday. Officials said the crash occurred approximately 1:00 p.m. on Highway 33 South in New Tazwell. Estes was reportedly hit by a Ford truck and died from his injuries. Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
East TN Firefighter Killed While Directing Traffic
Jul 5, 2022 | 12:27 PM