A tragic crash during an active search left two fire officials dead in Richmond Township, Berks County, authorities announced on Sunday, April 5.
Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick Jr., both of Maidencreek Township, were killed after a head-on collision on Route 222 at 5:57 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel.
The two were killed in the line of duty while assisting in the search, authorities said…