The Christmas Day death of Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink, killed by a vehicle while serving his community, stands as a tragic and urgent plea for motorist safety.
ALLEGAN COUNTY — The Christmas Day death of Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink, killed by a vehicle while serving his community, stands as a tragic and urgent plea for motorist safety.
The accident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Dec. 23. Haverdink, 74, was responding to a medical call on M-40 near 136th Avenue in Heath Township when he was struck by a vehicle. A 51-year veteran of the department, Haverdink succumbed to his injuries two days later on Christmas Day…