LAS VEGAS (DDN) – A medic received minor injuries in a Sunday night incident in North Las Vegas involving a pickup truck that rolled multiple times after colliding with an AMR ambulance.
According to a North Las Vegas spokeswoman, the Jan. 19 incident near Cheyenne Avenue and Clayton Street resulted in minor injuries to three automobiles. Following the crash, the eastbound Toyota Tacoma pickup overturned and collided with a Chevrolet Trax in Cheyenne’s westbound lanes.
The ambulance was traveling northbound on Clayton Street when the collision occurred. According to police, the pickup truck failed to stop at a red light. The ambulance was not carrying any patients at the time.
North Las Vegas police used the incident as an example to warn others about the hazards of drunk driving, publishing a video on Facebook with photographs of the scene. The video appears at the top of this article. “This devastating rollover involved one of our medics, a first responder who dedicates their life to saving others,” according to the Facebook post.
According to police, the Tacoma driver was taken to UMC Trauma with minor injuries and later detained for driving under the influence. The driver’s name wasn’t immediately available.
Police encouraged drivers to “STOP Driving Drunk.” “Lives are at stake. “Police suggested some advice to help people avoid instances like this:
“Drunken driving is never worth the risk. It endangers innocent lives, shatters families, and has long-term ramifications.
Safety Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving:
- Always select a sober driver if you intend to drink.
- Use ridesharing apps or cabs to get home securely.
- If you observe someone ready to drive drunk, intervene and help them find another way home.
- Never get into a car with an inebriated driver—your life is important too.
- Maintain vigilance on the road and report suspected drunk drivers to law police.
Drunk driving is more than just a terrible decision; it’s a felony with life-changing repercussions. Let’s work together to stop these needless tragedies and keep everyone safe on the road.”
Reference: Crash involving ambulance injures medic; driver arrested on DUI charge, police say
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