Marietta Firefighter Dies After Collapsing at Scene of Auto Accident
Marietta Fire Fighter Engineer Lonnie Nutt died Thursday after collapsing during a call to an automobile accident on Whitlock Avenue. Nutt began his career with the City of Marietta in May of 1994.
Marietta Fire Engineer Lonnie Nutt "succumbed to a medical issue he experienced after collapsing during a call" while providing aide to an injured motorist, according to a statement released by the Marietta Fire Department Thursday evening.
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on March 7, the Marietta Fire Department responded to an automobile accident with a report of injuries on Whitlock Avenue, according to the statement.
Fire Engineer Lonnie Nutt drove a Marietta Fire commander and firefighter on Engine 53 to the scene. When they arrived on the scene and began to assist with the injured, Fire Engineer Nutt fell to the ground with a medical issue of his own, according to the statement.
Firefighters from Marietta began rendering care and assisted Metro Ambulance with transport to Kennestone Hospital. Fire Engineer Nutt succumbed to his medical issue after arriving at the hospital, according to the statement from the Marietta Fire Department.
Lonnie Nutt began his career with the City of Marietta in May of 1994. He has served Marietta as a firefighter, inspector, investigator and currently fire engineer.
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Pam J
2:39 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
Oh, how sad. I guess they are lucky he didn't die while driving the fire truck. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Barry W. Millwood
9:14 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2013
It could happen to any of us. Jim Fixx had just had a physical and passed it with flying colors and he collapsed during a marathon. I, too was an Registered EMT in the 70s and worked in the medical field for 30 years. I have actually responded to such collapses while driving.and there was nothing that could have prevented it. When its your time, its your time. Even had a surgeon collapse during a case. The patient was open. The surgeon was a marathon runner. No problems. EKG was without any trace of anomaly. God bless Firefighter Nutt's family in their time of great need.
Patricia Saye
12:52 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013
My prayers goes out for this whole entire family whether I know you or not
S Reddick
11:37 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
I love you all and I grieve for the loss, Nutt family, and all that had the privilege of knowing Fireman Lonnie Nutt.
The support that will be shown to the Nutt family for years to come will be a true testimony to the excellence of the department.