Coroner identifies Raft River firefighter killed in accident

CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - The Bannock County Coroner's Office has released the name of the volunteer Raft River firefighter who died Monday from injuries suffered in a fire truck accident.

24-year-old Joseph Wyatt Gates and another firefighter were in the fire truck when it went off East Yale Road in Cassia County and crashed Monday night.

According to the Cassia County Sheriff's Office, both firefighters were flown to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Sheriff's office.

Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner released Gates name on Thursday. “I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and cherished Joseph, and may God bless his family,” said Coroner Torey Danner. 

Danner also noted his commitment to serving the community, as well as his courage and dedication to the fire service through his volunteer work.