San Diego, CA – Five Injured in Multi-Car Crash With Ambulance on Kearny Villa Rd.

San Diego, CA (May 18, 2019) – A multi-vehicle accident involving an ambulance occurred on Thursday, May 16, about 2:10 p.m., that injured five people including two paramedics.

According to the California Highway Patrol, this three-vehicle pileup took place in the 4200 blocks of Kearny Villa Rd. The 21-year-old driver of a northbound 2008 Infiniti G35S lost control of his car for undisclosed reasons. The sedan veered onto the southbound side of the street, where it hit head-on with an oncoming American Medical Response ambulance which was then hit by a 2009 Hyundai Azera that had been behind it.

The two occupants of the Infiniti sedan and a pair of emergency personnel in the ambulance were trapped in their disabled vehicles.

Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the injured drivers. Firefighters freed the victims. The injured parties were transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital for treatment and further evaluation with various injuries, including broken bones and internal injuries.

The passenger in the Infiniti is listed in critical condition, while the other patients have been admitted in stable condition.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

We send healing thoughts to the injured parties and their families at this time.  Our thoughts are with them all during this difficult time as we hope for a full recovery.

What Do You Do If You’re Hit By An Emergency Responder?

All road users have an obligation to stop or pull over when they see the flashing lights or hear the siren of an emergency vehicle.  Police cars, ambulances, and fire engines are racing to save someone’s life, and drivers and cyclists must safely move out of the way. But what are the rules of the road when this occurs?

Police officers, paramedics, and firefighters are subject to the rules of the road. If they’re responding to a 911 call, they must still drive with care and attention. In an emergency, responders are allowed to drive in ways inconsistent with the law, like exceeding the speed limit, passing red lights and driving on the hard shoulder. Sometimes in time crunches, they may even drive on the wrong side of the road.

Drivers of emergency vehicles are highly trained. They will only break the law if they judge it to be necessary and in the best interests of their patient.

If you’re involved in a collision with a police car or an ambulance, you should act in the same way as you would in any car accident. If anyone is injured report the accident to the police, and call for medical attention. Also get the details of the driver involved, how the accident occurred, time of day and location, and details from any witnesses. Emergency services also have standard procedures for dealing with accidents.

If you have any questions regarding an accident with an emergency services vehicle you may want to speak with a personal injury attorney to find out what your options are.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to an accident, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.