SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind – A local community is in mourning after losing their fire chief in a single vehicle crash late Monday.
Hymera – Jackson Fire Chief 60-year-old Clay Shidler died Monday evening at Terre Haute Regional Hospital after being involved in a single vehicle crash on CR 900 N, near CR 300 E in Northeast Sullivan County.
It happened a little after 4 p.m.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Shidler is survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons and six grandchildren.
Hymera – Jackson Township Firefighters along with Thunderbird Fire Rescue, Shelburn Fire, Lewis Township, and Sullivan City Fire Departments all responded.
Funeral Arrangements for Chief Clay Shidler have now been set.
On Friday visitation will be from from 3pm to 8pm at the Hymera First Baptist Church on SR48 in Hymera. IVFA services at 7 pm.
On Saturday visitation will be at the Church from 10am-2pm. Funeral services will start at 2pm.