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Columbus firefighter dies in Monday morning motorcycle crash on Milgen Road

A picture a Columbus Fire & EMS Fire Engine sits at their training grounds.
A picture a Columbus Fire & EMS Fire Engine sits at their training grounds. Photo by Kelby Hutchison

A 25-year-old Columbus Firefighter is dead following a motorcycle accident, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.

Jeremiah Garcia was part of Columbus Fire & EMS and was a 2017 graduate of Spencer High School, according to his Facebook page.

Police were called to the scene of the crash at 1:20 a.m. ,Monday, on Milgen Road near Miller Road, according to Columbus Police. They say the cause of the crash is under investigation.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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