Hey,
Just
after midnight, early this morning in Prince Georges County (Maryland), 3
civilians were killed and 2 Prince George’s FF/Medics on an ambulance
were sent to a trauma center for evaluation when the ambulance was
struck by a speeding civilians vehicle, splitting it wide open.
after midnight, early this morning in Prince Georges County (Maryland), 3
civilians were killed and 2 Prince George’s FF/Medics on an ambulance
were sent to a trauma center for evaluation when the ambulance was
struck by a speeding civilians vehicle, splitting it wide open.
Ambulance 826 had just
departed their quarters and were traveling west on Marlboro
Pike responding to an overdose call. Initial reports indicate that a GMC
Suburban SUV was traveling east-bound in the west-bound lanes at an
extremely high rate of speed. The ambulance, with emergency lights on and
siren sounding, had to swerve to avoid a head-up collision. The SUV side-swiped
the ambulance and then hit a brick wall and utility pole before coming to rest
on it’s roof about 120 feet from where it first struck the ambulance.
departed their quarters and were traveling west on Marlboro
Pike responding to an overdose call. Initial reports indicate that a GMC
Suburban SUV was traveling east-bound in the west-bound lanes at an
extremely high rate of speed. The ambulance, with emergency lights on and
siren sounding, had to swerve to avoid a head-up collision. The SUV side-swiped
the ambulance and then hit a brick wall and utility pole before coming to rest
on it’s roof about 120 feet from where it first struck the ambulance.
The 3 occupants of the SUV, adult males, were pronounced dead on the
scene. 2 Firefighter/Medics were transported to DC’s MedStar Trauma
Center for evaluation, but did not appear to have suffered any injuries. The
ambulance sustained major damage from the crash in which the entire right side
of the patient compartment was torn off. We
have some photos on our homepage.
Additionally, more
details can be found HERE: http://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/
details can be found HERE: http://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/
OHIO PARAMEDIC KILLED IN
THE LINE OF DUTY
THE LINE OF DUTY
It is with deep regret
that we advise you that a First Care Ambulance Paramedic, in the Cincinnati
area was killed in the Line of Duty after being struck by a bus. Additionally,
3 others suffered injuries from a runaway Metro Bus at Woodward High
School Monday morning. The Metro bus was parked behind a First Care
Ambulance transport unit that brings disabled students to school. The
Metro driver left the driver’s seat to go to the rear of the bus. The bus
began moving forward. Paramedic Sherry Pettit, 40, was the driver of the
First Care unit and she was opening the rear doors of the ambulance
when she was struck. She died a short time after arriving at University
Hospital. 37 year-old April Travis, a First Care EMT, was injured and a student
in the ambulance was also injured. As always, our sincere condolences.
that we advise you that a First Care Ambulance Paramedic, in the Cincinnati
area was killed in the Line of Duty after being struck by a bus. Additionally,
3 others suffered injuries from a runaway Metro Bus at Woodward High
School Monday morning. The Metro bus was parked behind a First Care
Ambulance transport unit that brings disabled students to school. The
Metro driver left the driver’s seat to go to the rear of the bus. The bus
began moving forward. Paramedic Sherry Pettit, 40, was the driver of the
First Care unit and she was opening the rear doors of the ambulance
when she was struck. She died a short time after arriving at University
Hospital. 37 year-old April Travis, a First Care EMT, was injured and a student
in the ambulance was also injured. As always, our sincere condolences.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL,
BillyG
The Secret List 9-16-10
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