A rescue unit responding to a fatal crash in Montcalm County (MI) was itself involved in a second, also fatal, crash late this morning. The Montcalm County Emergency Services rescue unit was heading north on Kendaville when it broadsided an eastbound car at 104th. The passenger in that car was killed, and the driver was hurt. One person was hurt in the rescue unit. The rescue unit was responding with lights and sirens activated when it broadsided the other vehicle, which was traveling east. Police have not said who was at fault, we will post updates on our home page.
Montcalm County Emergency Services operates 5 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transport units, 5 medical first response rescue units, 5 heavy extrication vehicles and 1 confined space rescue in a combination system.
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Dr. Purdue, 65, was riding his motorcycle early yesterday morning in Dallas when his bike was struck by a DUI car around 0730. Dr. Purdue was pronounced dead at Parkland Memorial Hospital, the same hospital where he has been director of the nationally recognized burn unit for the past 22 years. The car’s driver, 24-year-old Justin Heaton, was charged with intoxication manslaughter.
In 1998, he was recognized as Physician of the Year for his outstanding commitment to the healing process.
In the days after September 11, when air traffic was shut down across the country, Purdue organized a much-needed delivery, sending a shipment of skin replacement to New York City to treat those burned in the attacks.
Just a few years away from retirement, he leaves behind his wife, Laurel, of 32 years, three children, and a grandson. They wanted to make sure other families knew that Dr. Purdue was wearing a helmet and pads at the time of the fatal accident. R.I.P.
