Connecticut Firefighter Killed in 2-Car Crash: Officials

An off-duty firefighter in Connecticut was killed Saturday in a two-car crash, authorities said.

Jimmie Jones, 34, a Bridgeport firefighter for more than eight years, died in the 3:25 p.m. crash on Bishop Avenue, near the intersection with Connecticut Avenue, said Av Harris, a spokesman for the city.

Some of Jones' fellow firefighters from the Ladder 6 truck responded to the accident, he said. They extracted Jones from his vehicle and performed CPR.

Jones' son, a passenger, suffered a leg fracture in the accident, Harris said.

Several occupants of both vehicles had to be extracted by firefighters, he said.

Additional details about the accident weren't available.

"Needless to say this is a very sad day for the Bridgeport fire department," Harris said. "Mayor Ganim joins Fire Chief Rooney in extending deepest condolences to the family of Jimmie Jones and extend prayers for the speedy recovery of all victims of this accident."

Jones' father is a retired Bridgeport firefighter, he said.

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