CASNOVIA TOWNSHIP (WOOD-AM) - The Casnovia Township Fire Department says their deputy chief has died.
Sam Deems, 25, was involved in a crash at 13 Mile Road and Courtland Drive.
A second driver was also killed in the crash, which remains under investigation.
"Sam was a firefighter like no other. He served with passion, heart, and an unwavering commitment to this community," the department wrote on social media. "He had a deep love for saving lives and making a difference wherever he could. Sam truly embodied the spirit of service."
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