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17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · As published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The firefighter, identified as Riggin Bliss, was traveling home from another job when the crash happened.
A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is in the intensive care unit after being involved in a head-on collision. The incident occurred in Ariel, Washington. The firefighter, identified as Riggin Bliss, was traveling home from another job when the crash happened.
Local emergency services received a call about the accident. Further details about the crash and the firefighter's condition are available from the source. The chief of the local fire department, Nick Huesties, has commented on the incident, but specific information about the crash is limited in this report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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