McKinney fire captain on life support after off-duty car crash
MCKINNEY, Texas - Friends, family, and colleagues are rallying behind a McKinney firefighter who has life-threatening injuries.
The McKinney Fire Department said Captain James "Bull" Graham was off duty when he was badly injured in a crash.
His pickup truck reportedly collided with an 18-wheeler Wednesday afternoon near Highway 360 and Power House Street, east of Highway 75.
Captain James "Bull" Graham (Source: McKinney Fire Department)
Graham is currently on life support.
He’s been with the department since 1999 and was promoted to captain seven years ago.
The city said he’s a leader in the Special Operations group and has been involved in extrication training nationwide.
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He’s also a member of Texas Task Force 2 which helps with urban search and rescue situations.
Graham’s wife and three adult sons are reportedly by his side at the hospital.