It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Delaware City, DE Fire Company
Member Michelle Smith, age 29.

Smith was operating at the scene of a motorcycle crash Saturday, December 20, when she was struck and critically injured. Her injuries were too severe and she tragically died in the Line of Duty.
 
The Delaware City Fire Company was providing ambulance coverage for the Wilmington Manor Fire Company that evening. Upon arrival at the crash, and initial assessment of the patient, FD Ambulance Driver Michelle Smith, 29, was assisting the EMT on scene with patient care. A County Police Officer stopped to assist with traffic control, as rescue and fire police units from Wilmington Manor began to arrive.

A vehicle that attempted to avoid the incident scene struck the County Police vehicle and then swerved around the Delaware City BLS unit, striking Ms. Smith. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene. Ms. Smith was treated on scene by New Castle County Paramedics and EMT's from Wilmington Manor and Goodwill Fire Companies. She was transported with extensive traumatic injuries but succumbed to those injuries. Police are narrowing in on the suspects in this hit and run...and now, potential murder.

-courtesy FireFighterCloseCalls.com