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Volunteer Fire Captain And His Two Children Killed In Crash Near Lavon

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LAVON (CBSDFW.COM) - A Nevada Volunteer Firefighter Captain was killed along with his two kids in a crash just south of Lavon near Rettop Street at State Highways 205 and 78.

The department out of Lavon confirms Peter Hacking died in the head-on collision.

DPS says a van swerved into the northbound lane striking a gray sedan with Hacking and his children inside.

Hacking is being remembered as a beloved father, husband and firefighter, according to a brief news release from the Nevada Volunteer Fire Department.

The people inside the van were rush by air ambulance to Medical Center of Plano.

Lavon deadly crash
Deadly crash in Lavon (Chopper11)

An account has been set up by the Nevada Volunteer Fire Department for the family to help defer funeral expenses for Capt. Hacking and his children.

Donations can be made at any Independent Bank or directly to the branch in Lavon at 1009 State Highway 78.

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