skydiverbrian 0 #1 July 8, 2003 Bad news in Knoxville. I can totally empathize with everyone involved here, but it's a really shitty situation. Please keep the stereos turned down, and everyone (including emergency responders) pay careful attention to the other traffic. Check out the story and video here... ambulance crash In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #2 July 8, 2003 Sounds like everyone involved fucked up. The Honda should have seen/heard the ambulance, the ambulance should have slowed (if the light was red) to check for idiots, the Chevy should have been going slower or should have stopped in case the Ambulance was to turn left. I'm interested in hearing what the people around here in the emergency field have to say about this."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 July 8, 2003 DAMN Im guessing the Ambulance was GOING TO help someone.( it didnt say anything about a person in care) I wonder what happened to them!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #4 July 8, 2003 QuoteDAMN Im guessing the Ambulance was GOING TO help someone.( it didnt say anything about a person in care) I wonder what happened to them! When I worked for AMR if an ambulance had a wreck en-route to a call, they imediately radioed in they were in a wreck and then another ambulance was imedately dispatched to the call. The way we worked in MS we were on rotating posts (as opposed to stations) so there was typically another ambulance that could get to the scene within 5 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #5 July 8, 2003 I'm interested in hearing what the people around here in the emergency field have to say about this. __________________________________________________ Yes, me too. Im currently enrolled in an Emergency Services course with starting as an EMT as a goal. I think about the hazards driving an ambulance pose to the ambulance crew AND the general public. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #6 July 8, 2003 QuoteSounds like everyone involved fucked up. The Honda should have seen/heard the ambulance, the ambulance should have slowed (if the light was red The article states the honda pulled from a sales lot... It does not state there was a traffic light. I believe (depending on the state laws) the Ambulance had the right of way whether or not the lights and sirens were on. When entering a road from a driveway, or lot, you must yield the right of way to traffic on the road. QuoteThe family calls the intersection dangerous and says they will seek legal action. This is the stupid part! But I guess its part of our culture. If you screw up, file a lawsuit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 July 8, 2003 Quote[When I worked for AMR if an ambulance had a wreck en-route to a call, they imediately radioed in they were in a wreck and then another ambulance was imedately dispatched to the call. The way we worked in MS we were on rotating posts (as opposed to stations) so there was typically another ambulance that could get to the scene within 5 minutes. that what I was figuring. Had a friend whos mother died of a heart attack(It didnt help that the EMT locked the keys in the truck when they got out. they had to call another one in. she died on the sceneMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #8 July 8, 2003 The ambulance was responding to a call. No patients onboard. There is no light at that intersection. The intersection is at the bottom of a hill. There is an access road that runs parallel to the main road. The left-turner had to cross the access road before she could have seen traffic on the main road. No idea about the nature of the call they were responding to. Would be even more tragic if it wasn't a real emergency. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
