The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that involved a Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ambulance. Troopers were called to the two-vehicle crash on May 3, at 6:23 p.m., on Coastal Highway (Route 1) at John J Williams Highway (Route 24).
Police said that a 2004 Ford Ambulance, driven by Teri Overstreet, 22, of Harbeson, was traveling northbound on Route 1. The ambulance approached the intersection at Route 24 and was preparing to turn left and head westbound. The ambulance slowed down due to a red left- turn traffic signal and waited for southbound traffic to stop.
The ambulance, which had its emergency equipment activated, observed stopped traffic and began crossing the southbound lanes. A 2006 Chevy Impala, driven by Tonya Moore, 41, of Milton, was traveling southbound on Route 1 in the right lane.
Police said Moore failed to yield to the ambulance and proceeded into the intersection, colliding with the emergency vehicle.
Both operators and a passenger from the ambulance, Steven Humphreys, 32, of Georgetown, sustained minor injuries and were taken to Beebe Hospital. Moore was cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
All parties were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor. The ambulance was en route to a medical assistance call and did not have any patients on board.
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