Baton Rouge, LA – 2 Injured In Firetruck Accident At Fairfields Ave & N Acadian Thruway

Baton Rouge, LA (July 30, 2019) – A Baton Rouge Firetruck was involved in a wreck late into the evening on Tuesday, July 30^th. The crashed happened at 7:00 p.m. on Fairfields Avenue near North Acadian Thruway. 

A spokesman from the Baton Rouge Fire Department stated that Engine Two was involved in the collision but it was still operational. Reports from emergency respondents claim that two people were injured in the crash and taken to local medical facilities for treatment of their injuries. Both injured parties were not firefighters. 

The incident reportedly took place when the fire engine was responding to a call. At this time, the cause of the collision is unknown.

No other information is available at this time.

An investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Emergency Vehicle Collisions in Louisiana

Emergency vehicles are involved in crashes more than you would probably think.

These vehicles are often traveling at fast speeds, and it is known that speeding is a common cause of crashes in the U.S.

Specifically, ambulances are involved in nearly 6,500 accidents each year. In some cases, these victims may be eligible to regain lost compensation associated with the accident by contacting a skilled Baton Rouge auto accident lawyer. 

Fisher Injury Lawyers has years of experience helping the people of Louisiana recover after being involved in a crash with an emergency vehicle. Call us today at 225-766-1234 if you want to discuss your case with a legal professional. 

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