West Whiteland firefighter Colin Reedy killed in crash while responding to call

UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — One firefighter was killed and another was injured in a crash while responding to a call for help this weekend in Chester County.

It happened around 9 p.m. Friday on Pottstown Pike in Uwchlan Township.

According to the West Whiteland Fire Company, Firefighters Colin Reedy and Emily Gindel were responding to a call during a heavy downpour when their vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

Reedy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighter Emily Gindele is still recovering in the hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive.

Funeral arrangements for Colin Reedy have not yet been announced.