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Ala. officer dies of heart attack

48-year-old Lieutenant Richard Woods was aiding a crash victim at the scene of an accident when he fell ill

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Duty Death: Richard Woods - [Pell City]

End of Service: 17/03/2015

By Police1 Staff

PELL CITY, Ala. — A lieutenant died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack at the scene of an accident.

According to AL.com, 48-year-old Lieutenant Richard Woods was aiding a crash victim when he fell ill. He received treatment at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital, where he passed away.

ODMP reports the lieutenant served with the Pell City Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife.