Delaware Fire Police Officer Dies After Being Hit by Truck
Selbyville DE April 15 2021 A fire police officer with the Selbyville (DE) Volunteer Fire Company was killed after being struck at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
On Friday, April 9, 2021, Fire Police Officer Laura Madara, 56, was working at the scene of a vehicle accident and standing behind a Selbyville fire police truck.
The driver of the truck, while backing up, accidentally struck her.
She was immediately rushed to the hospital where she passed away a short time later from her injuries.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Fire Police Officer Laura Madara was also the Ladies Auxiliary President.
