Rollover Crash Involving Ambulance on Southwest Side Leaves Three Injured
Accident Unfolded in West Englewood
A rollover crash involving four vehicles, including an ambulance and a semi-truck, on the Southwest Side, left three people injured on Saturday.
Crash Details
The accident occurred just before 11:30 a.m. in the 6300 blocks of South Ashland Avenue in West Englewood.
What Happened
According to police, a 54-year-old man was driving a semi-truck northbound along Ashland, when he allegedly crashed into the rear passenger side of an ambulance that was headed east along 63rd Street.
Cause of Accident
The crash caused the ambulance to flip over and crash into two other cars, a sedan that was being driven by a 31-year-old woman and another sedan that was being driven by a 58-year-old man.
Injuries and Injured Parties
Police said a 64-year-old passenger who was inside the ambulance suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to the hospital in good condition. A passenger in the first sedan that was hit suffered minor injuries, and the driver of the second sedan sustained an injury to their left arm.
Not Injured
The semi-driver and the ambulance driver were not injured in the incident.
Parking and Investigation
The driver of the semi was issued a citation for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Conclusion
The rollover crash on the Southwest Side serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and caution on our roads. It is crucial for all drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to follow traffic laws and regulations to avoid such accidents.
FAQs
* Where did the accident occur?
+ 6300 blocks of South Ashland Avenue in West Englewood
* How many vehicles were involved in the accident?
+ 4
* How many people were injured?
+ 3
* What was the cause of the accident?
+ The semi-truck driver allegedly crashed into the rear passenger side of the ambulance.
