An off-duty Tri-Town firefighter was killed in a deadly crash on Thursday night, according to the Oscoda County Sheriffโs Office. The sheriffโs office said Oscoda County 911 received multiple calls about a collision between an electric bike and a car near M-33 and Pond Drive in Mio on Thursday, July 10 at 10:25 p.m.
When deputies arrived to the scene with county EMS and Tri-Town firefighters, they began lifesaving efforts on the driver of the E-bike, who was identified as Corey Newton, an off-duty firefighter. Investigators said a 17-year-old driver from Fairview was traveling northbound on M-33 in an SUV when Newton, who was also northbound and riding an E-bike on the shoulder, veered into the road.
The sheriffโs office said Newtown was taken to Grayling Munson Hospital, and then airlifted to a trauma center in Traverse City. He died from his injuries the following day. โCorey Newton was more than just a firefighter. He was a dedicated public servant, a teammate, a friend, and a beloved member of the Tri-Town Fire Department,โ the sheriffโs office said in a statement. โHis selfless service and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of others will never be forgotten.โ The sheriffโs office adds Newtonโs service and sacrifice will always be honored and remembered.
