Trending Topics

Fla. EMS truck struck in head-on crash

Police said a distracted driver struck the rig while swerving around another car that had stopped for the truck

EjG9dOkWkAMAwze.jpg

By Laura French

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Police say a Florida EMS truck was struck head-on in a crash caused by distracted driving.

The North Port Fire-Rescue truck was responding to a car crash when the collision occurred, according to FOX 13. Police said the other driver hit the rig head-on while swerving to avoid rear-ending another car that had stopped for the rig.

The EMS crewmembers and the other driver were not injured in the crash.

North Port Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Scott Lane said the incident should be a reminder to motorists to always pay attention on the road.

Police issued a citation to the driver for causing the crash.

https://twitter.com/CityofNorthPort/status/1311037398046908417?s=20 https://twitter.com/kkuizon/status/1311748240547680258?s=20

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU