CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas — A volunteer firefighter died after he collided head-on with another vehicle the morning of Aug. 31.
Chisholm Trail Fire Rescue's Nick Zoulek was driving along State Highway 21 when, "for reasons unknown at this time," he hit a Jeep head-on, according to Texas Department of Public Safety. Zoulek died at the scene.
Two other people involved in the crash were taken to hospitals.
Fire departments near Caldwell and Hays County will assist in covering the area as the CTFR mourn the loss of Zoulek.
Chief Mark Padier said, "Firefighter Nick Zoulek was selfless in his service to the communities of Caldwell and Hays County for over three years."
Zoulek's funeral is set to happen from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Eeds Funeral Home located at 408 South Maim St. in Lockhart, the Chisholm Trail Fire Rescue said on Facebook. He will be escorted by numerous fire and rescue officials from around the state to the Mineral Springs Baptist Church located at 1386 Mineral Springs Road in Lockhart. There will be a memorial service at the church following the procession.
For more information, contact Padier at 512-216-4877 or call Chief Ken Bailey at 512-563-4784.