A driver damaged an ambulance Thursday morning after reversing and hitting the emergency vehicle while they were both pulled over on the interstate, Madison Fire Department reported.
MFD explained the ambulance pulled up behind the vehicle stopped on I-90 eastbound around 5:15 a.m., noting it had its emergency lights on. Crews were responding to a crash on the interstate and reported seeing debris near the on ramp of the highway from East Washington Avenue, not far from where the sedan was stopped.
Paramedics tried to talk to the driver, who official said was unresponsive despite firefighters’ attempts at opening the driver’s door.
MFD said the driver eventually responded to knocks on the window. Officials reported that the driver then hit the gas, even though the sedan was in park.