LOS ANGELES, CA (October 21, 2024) – An investigation is underway after a fire engine, responding to a brush fire, tragically ran over two people sleeping on a dirt path near Sacramento Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard. The incident, which occurred around 11 a.m. on Friday, has raised serious questions about operational safety and negligence.
Jerry Delgado, whose mother Katie was critically injured in the accident, expressed his anguish and confusion at the site of the accident. “How does something like this ever happen,” Delgado questioned, highlighting the urgent need for accountability. Katie survived and is currently hospitalized, undergoing surgery, while her friend, a man described as kind and previously employed at a recycling center, was killed.
The West Sacramento Fire Department confirmed that a spotter was deployed to check the path before the accident occurred. Following the Sacramento fire engine accident, the personnel involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
The California Highway Patrol has taken charge of the investigation to determine the full circumstances and potential negligence involved in the crash. This accident underscores the critical importance of rigorous safety protocols in emergency responses, especially in areas where vulnerable populations are present.
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