FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man is dead after he pulled over and suffered an apparent medical episode on the South Cross Valley Expressway Wednesday night.
30-year-old Dustin Eyerman, from Dupont, was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley where he died after he pulled over and suffered a medical episode on South Cross Valley Expressway just before Exit 3.
Luzerne County Communications Center stated that crews were called to what was thought to be a crash around 9:00 p.m., but that was not the case.
Eyerman was a firefighter with the West Pittston Fire Department and the Germania Hose Company as a member of their water rescue and dive teams.
Here are their respective statements:
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Firefighter Dustin Eyerman. Firefighter Eyerman has served as past Captain, and Lieutenant of the department. Not only being a dedicated Firefighter, he also was a friend to many. He was someone who was always there when anyone needed him. He will be greatly missed by all! Please keep his family, friends and fire department family in your prayers as we all grieve such a great loss! We’ll take it from here Dustin. Rest in paradise, and keep watching over us.
West Pittston Fire Department
The members of Germania Hose Co. are deeply heartbroken to learn of the unexpected passing of member Dustin Eyerman overnight due to a medical emergency. Dustin was a member of our Water Rescue and Dive Team and also an active member with our Brothers and Sisters of West Pittston Fire Department. God speed Dustin, keep a watchful eye over all of us and god bless all your family and friends in this time of need.
Germania Hose Company
