In an emergency, every second could mean the difference between life and death. If you are ever at the receiving end of assistance, it may seem like hours before the authorities arrive, even though it was probably less than 10 minutes. When emergency vehicles face delays such as an Arizona car accident en route to another scene, it puts countless lives in danger.
An Avondale fire truck was responding to a medical emergency on Thursday when it was t-boned by a pickup truck (ABC 15 10/29/10). The truck was proceeding through a right light intersection after stopping briefly, when the other driver came through the green light and was struck by the fire truck. The pickup driver was transported to the hospital with chest pains but there were no other injuries. The fire truck has been retired for repairs to the rolling door that accesses the equipment and to have the frame inspected, but it is expected to be on the road again. The exact cause of the Arizona motor vehicle crash is not yet known.
Emergency vehicles are designed with visibility in mind. With bright red or yellow paint, flashing lights and strobes, and piercing sirens, emergency vehicles should be easy to spot. If the lights and sirens are on, they have the right of way in any intersection, and in Arizona, drivers must pull over to allow them to pass. Even a stopped emergency vehicle in Arizona requires drivers to change lanes away from the stopped car to allow space for the authorities to work.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona car crash, give us a call today, we can answer your questions and give you a free consultation at (602) 267-1280.
