Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In South Jersey Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support

There's been an outpouring of community support for a South Jersey fire lieutenant who broke his neck in a motorcycle crash.

Jon Craig

06/12/2023 6:54 p.m.

Rich Derr suffered five breaks in his neck during a hit-and-run crash earlier this month. Other details remained unclear.

"Please find it in your heart to help out Rich and his family in this time of need," a GoFundMe page says.

For the last 16 years, Rich has been a dedicated volunteer firefighter, currently serving as a lieutenant for the Blackwood Fire Department. He also helps coach in the Blackwood Little League.

He is a member of Local 322 plumbers and pipefitters union. Rich and his wife Lindsey are expecting their second child later this month.

Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.

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