An ambulance accident happened in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia on an early Wednesday morning. Initial reports indicate that the ambulance struck a SEPTA EL Line supporting pillar along the 3800 block of Kensington Avenue.
News reports showed the ambulance struck the pole on the right side, causing significant damage to the entire front side of the vehicle past the passenger door. Police were still investigating what occurred, but initially reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle and then crashed.
The accident resulted in two medical sustaining injuries, though there was no clarity on the type of injuries. Both parties were in stable condition as of the latest update. Talk to a Philadelphia car accident lawyer about your case today.
Why Drivers Lose Control
Ambulance drivers have to navigate tough roadways carefully monitoring traffic coming towards them. There’s no doubt that accidents can happen when other drivers fail to pay attention, but sometimes ambulance drivers can make mistakes as well. There is no insight into what caused the driver of this particular vehicle to lose control. Potential reasons could include fatigue, intoxication, or an animal entering the road.
An emergency on board the ambulance or another driver’s actions on the roadway may have led to the incident. Police will continue to investigate to determine what happened.
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