Car Hits Ambulance and Injures Three
A tragic collision on the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 in Santa Fe, N.M was the result of a wrong-way car that was traveling more than 100 mph. The wrong-way car was traveling southbound in a northbound lane when it collided head on with an ambulance at around 2:30am on Tuesday.
The collision resulted in two passengers being ejected from the vehicle that was traveling southbound. One of the passengers died instantly while the other was transported to the hospital. Police are still trying to determine who the driver was. The ambulance driver suffered bone fractures from her head to her toe and has been surrounded by family and medical staff since her arrival from the accident. Titanium rods were placed in both of her legs and she is now beginning the recovery process. Investigators are still unsure if alcohol played a part in the crash.
No matter how many safety precautions a person takes when they drive, it is still possible that a reckless driver will hit them and change their life forever. It is not easy to drive a public service vehicle like an ambulance because the reaction time to the accident and the ability to move and avoid the accident can prove to be challenging. The women in the accident now have to face expensive medical bills and countless hours of physical therapy that can put any family in financial stress. The individuals who caused this horrific accident should be held accountable for all the damages and emotional trauma. No family should ever have to endure this alone and without proper compensation for the damages.
