An investigation is under way after a Clinton crash killed a Firefighter in the line of duty.
The crash happened Easter Sunday morning around 11am on Highway 72 near Springdale Drive. According to the Clinton Fire Department, crews were responding to a call when the collision occurred. Firefighter Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson, died at the scene.
Michael "Mike Mike" VinsonCourtesy of Joanna FD Facebook Page
A second Firefighter, Nathan "Nate" Hall, on the engine was flown to Spartanburg Regional for treatment. According to the Joanna Fire Department, Hall suffered broken bones but has been released from the hospital.
Joanna FD Facebook Page
The occupant of the other vehicle involved was also sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol's Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams team is investigating. Officials have not yet released Vinson's official cause of death.
Michael "Mike Mike" VinsonCourtesy of OCSO Facebook Page
Many Upstate Law Enforcement and Emergency agency's have expressed their condolences via social media.
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