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In the Line of Duty
James E. Sommers, 40 - Live Oak, FL
8/6/2019
James E. Sommers Fire Chief/Public Safety Director Suwannee Fire Rescue Live Oak, FL Age: 40 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 19 Date of Incident: August 6, 2019 Date of Death: August 6, 2019 On the evening of August 6, 2019, Fire Chief/Public Safety Director James E. Sommers was returning home on his motorcycle from a Suwannee County Commission Meeting when he was struck by a vehicle. Sommers was immediately transported to the Lake City Medical Center where he died from the injuries he sustained in the accident.