VIDEO: The Highland (Illinois) Fire Department mourns the loss of a firefighter who died Thursday in a motorcycle crash. The Madison County Coronerโs Office reports that Gavin Schlarmann, 21, died from injuries in a motorcycle crash.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. Thursday near Illinois Route 160 in the village of Grantfork, Illinois. Investigators say Schlarmannโs motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree. According to the Highland Fire Department, Schlarmann was a dedicated EMT and firefighter with the department. The department says: โGavin served our community with courage, compassion, and selflessness. Whether on an ambulance call or at the firehouse, he was always the first to step up and the last to leave. His commitment to helping others and his kind spirit touched countless lives. Gavin always greeted you with a smile.โ
