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MERCED COUNTY — A Cal Fire captain was killed in a crash in Merced County.
Fire Captain Stacy Hamilton was killed in a vehicle crash in Merced County, according to Cal Fire.
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Fire Captain Stacy Hamilton. Captain Hamilton was killed in a vehicle accident in Merced County. Please join us in keeping Stacy’s loved ones and fellow personnel in @CALFIRETCU in our thoughts as we all mourn this tragic loss. pic.twitter.com/JFpuOFNQof
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 8, 2019
Captain Hamilton was assigned to the Columbia Air Attack Base and was an Air Tactical Group Supervisor. He is described as "a great friend, mentor, and person."
We are saddened to report the passing of Fire Captain Stacy Hamilton. Captain Hamilton was assigned to the Columbia Air Attack Base and was an extremely talented Air Tactical Group Supervisor, a great friend, mentor, and person. He is survived by his wife and two sons. pic.twitter.com/H5968EDdXr
— CALFIRE TCU (@CALFIRETCU) June 8, 2019
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
