YUMA, Colo. — A firefighter for the Yuma Volunteer Fire Department has died after being involved in a crash while responding to a call Thursday evening.
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said the 34-year-old, identified by the city of Yuma as Darcy Stallings, was heading south in his own pickup truck on County Road G just before 5:45 p.m. when he crashed into the back of a semi-truck at high speed.
He died at the scene, according to CSP.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time," the city of Yuma said in a Facebook post Friday. "Darcy was a highly respected firefighter who volunteered for the city of Yuma's Volunteer Fire Department for 9 years and will be deeply missed."
Funeral services for Stallings will be held Tuesday in Yuma. Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in Colorado Tuesday in Stallings' honor.
RELATED: South Metro firefighter paramedic Anthony Palato honored during memorial service, procession
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Latest from 9NEWS
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.
