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Henderson leaders report fire truck damage, officer injury; repairs and insurance likely next steps
Summary
Mayor Bell reported a city fire truck was struck by an oversized log truck and may be totaled; Police Chief Gary Davidson reported Officer Miller suffered severe finger injuries and is in rehab. No injuries to firefighters were reported at the scene.
During "any other business" Mayor Terry F. Bell told the board that the city's new fire truck was struck by a log truck that lacked proof of insurance; the insurance company is "strongly suggesting" the truck be totaled. Mayor Bell said the collision occurred while firefighters were at the scene of another accident and that no one was hurt in that incident.
Police Chief Gary Davidson reported separately that Officer Miller suffered an accident that amputated a trigger finger and partially amputated his middle finger; Davidson said the officer is undergoing rehabilitation. Fire Chief Doug Acred and other department heads noted impacts to operations and offered congratulations to the incoming Utility Director in the same exchange.
The minutes do not record insurance claim details, estimated repair costs, or specific operational contingency plans; next steps implied include insurance processing and departmental coordination for coverage while apparatus is out of service.
