Firefighter Steven H. Pollard. A New York City firefighter responding to a car accident in Brooklyn fell from an overpass and died at a hospital. In statement on the Fire Department's Facebook page on Jan. 7, 2019. New York City Fire Department via AP
NEW YORK—A New York City firefighter responding to a car accident in Brooklyn fell from an overpass and died at a hospital.
In statement on the Fire Department’s Facebook page on the morning of Jan. 7, Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro and Mayor Bill de Blasio identified the probationary firefighter as Steven H. Pollard.