Fla. ambulance crash now a homicide investigation

Witnesses say the driver of the ambulance ran a stop sign at the intersection

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police are conducting a traffic homicide investigation due to the death of an unborn baby that occurred Tuesday. The crash happened at the intersection of Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Canal Street. Witnesses tell police the ambulance was traveling south on Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard.

The SUV was traveling east on Canal Street. Witnesses say the driver of the ambulance ran a stop sign at the intersection and the two collided.

Two paramedics in the ambulance were transporting a patient to Gulf Coast Hospital but witnesses say the emergency equipment was not activated.

Full story: Unborn baby dies in Fort Myers crash, traffic homicide investigation under way

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Joseph Faaita Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:42:41 PM Sad to hear that. Speed kills. That is all.

Craig Mercer Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:52:22 PM speed kills but in this case not stopping at a stop sign is what killed, trained emt/paramedics know better, this was just plain negligence.

Adam J. Van Becelaere Thursday, February 28, 2013 8:19:01 PM As a fellow paramedic, I am saddened at the traffic loss of this child and the trauma caused to the family and EMS crew. Accidents happen, even to those of us who are trained. Please don't point fingers, we don't know all of the facts, nor were there. Despite the best training in the world, these things still happen. The EMT may have been checking on his partner and screwed up... The fact is we don't know. My thoughts and prayers are with all parties involved!

Adam J. Van Becelaere Thursday, February 28, 2013 8:19:59 PM Tragic, not traffic!

Jim Dill Thursday, February 28, 2013 8:20:02 PM It was a accident. I am sure there was no intention on the part of the driver to intentionally run a stop. Question, was fatigue a factor?

Jake Stein Friday, March 01, 2013 7:16:09 AM Still so many do not see the importance of training to be an "Ambulance Driver" and taking pride in doing that skill well enough not to kill or be killed.

Connie Wheeler-Buckallew Friday, March 01, 2013 1:32:19 PM Its a sad day.. cause it reminds me of a horrible crash in Indy... that we lost two medics.. and now its an ambulance driver that's going to be charged..