SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Sweetwater ambulance was hit while responding to a call on I-20 Monday morning.
The Sweetwater Fire Department reports a motorist struck the ambulance, causing damage. Multiple civilians and personnel involved received minor injuries during the incident.
“This is a critical reminder,” Sweetwater Fire explains on social media. “When you see emergency vehicles stopped on the roadway, slow down and move over. It’s not just the law, it’s what keeps our first responders, and you, safe.”
class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
Sweetwater ambulance hit while responding to call on i-20 1Sweetwater ambulance hit while responding to call on i-20 2Sweetwater ambulance hit while responding to call on i-20 3
Texas has a “Move Over. Slow Down” law that requires drivers to take safety precautions around first responders. Under this law, drivers must:
Be on alert and pay attention when approaching roadside law enforcement, emergency vehicles, tow trucks, utility vehicles and TxDOT vehicles with flashing lights on.
When possible, move out of the lane closest to these vehicles.
Slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit if safely switching lanes is not possible or the road doesn’t offer multiple lanes.
Reduce speed to 5 mph on roadways with posted speed limits of 25 mph or less.
By rssfeeds-admin 