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Marcus Reed
Marcus Reed
Senior Reporter · Martinez, GA
With a background in finance and journalism, Marcus Reed has spent over a decade reporting on the intricacies of local businesses and economic trends in Augusta. He graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Business Administration and worked previously at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His expertise lies in economic analysis and local industry developments.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a fire truck.Police said Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 was driving with emergency lights and sirens activated when a black Honda CRV driven by the 79-year-old man entered an intersection the fire truck was crossing. The crash caused the vehicles to hit another vehicle, a black Dodge Ram.The 79-year-old man died at the hospital. He was identified by police as James Mattson of Wichita.The driver of the Dodge Ram was not hurt, nor were the four firefighters inside the fire truck.The WPD Critical Accident Team will investigate the crash.
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