DUBOIS CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The firefighting community in Dubois County is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Monday night, the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department confirmed the line-of-duty death of 41-year-old Luke Gehlhausen.

Fire officials say Gehlhausen had been with the fire department for 17 years.

According to CVFD, Gehlhausen was responding to a structure fire Sunday night when he was involved in a fatal single vehicle crash.

“At this time, we ask that you keep Luke’s wife, children, parents, sister and extended family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult situation,” said the fire department on social media.

The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department says they will share service details when they’re available.

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