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Southeast Bullitt Fire Lieutenant injured, wife dies

According to a Facebook post, Lt. Terrell Bryant's wife, Christina Bryant, has died.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky firefighter and his wife were in the hospital after a serious crash June 2.

According to a Facebook post by the Southeast Bullitt Fire Department, Lt. Terrell Bryant and his wife, auxiliary member, Christina Bryant, were involved in a car crash.

As a result of the crash, the car had caught fire and both Terrell and Christina sustained significant injuries. In another Facebook post, the fire department said Christina died from her injuries.

The couple was taken to the University of Louisville's Hospital Burn Unit and, according to family, were to remain in there for weeks, possibly months recovering. Terrell is still recovering.

"We ask that everyone please keep them and their family in your thoughts and prayers at this time," the post said.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family cover the cost of medical expenses. They have a donation goal of $10,000.

If you would like to donate, please click here.

There are also other events scheduled to help. 

June 9th

Westbanco Shepherdsville

Smoke over fire barbecue

395 North Buckman Street

Shepherdsville, KY

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sissy's Taco Trailer

580 North Bardstown Road

Mt. Washington, KY

Sissy's will donate 10% of sales to the Bryant's children

June 26th

LJ Depot Diner

262 Main Street

Lebanon Junction, KY

"Bryant's Prayer Warriors"

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