Shelton - MVA involving ambulance - 5/17

[FFFORD 27]

Date: 5/17/09

Time: 21:00

Location: 126 Bridgeport Ave

Frequency: SEMS, SPD

Units Operating: 2v15, 1v11, 1v12, 5z1, many SPD, 901, 902, 903, 908, 970

Weather Conditions: wet

Description Of Incident:

2v20 called CMED requesting SPD and an EMS officer to 126 Bpt ave IFO the ice cream shop for an MVA. CMED then asked for a description and 2v20 alerted they were hit head on and both cars had heavy damage. 2v20 crew reported they were uninjured. they were traveling north on Bpt ave normal traffic not responding when a vehicle cut in front of them and collided head on. airbags in both vehicles deployed and everyone was restrained. The young lady that hit them was not under any influence and sustained a minor foot injury. she was treated by 2v15 crew but was not transported to a hospital but 2v20 crew was per protocol. 2v20 (2008 E350 AEV van 8k miles) is totaled and was stripped o/s before the tow truck.

Reporters:

Writer:Me. (970 o/s)