(La Porte County, IN) - An ambulance attempting a U-turn caused a collision with a fire truck just outside La Porte.

 

The crash happened before 8 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 35 about 800 feet north of Johnson Road, according to La Porte County Police.

 

Police said the investigation shows both vehicles were responding to a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries when both drivers while on their way were informed to disregard the request for services.

 

In response, police said the ambulance began conducting a U-Turn on U.S 35 but failed to see the oncoming Center Township fire truck.  The fire truck driver tried but was unable to avoid a collision.

 

A member of the ambulance crew was taken to the hospital complaining of pain to his left arm

 

The driver of the fire truck did not require immediate medical attention but later sought treatment for a possible injury, police said.

 

The ambulance was towed from the scene.

 

La Porte County Emergency Medical Service Administrator Eric Fenstermaker would not comment on the alleged U-turn, citing the ongoing investigation.

 

Once the investigation is completed, Fenstermaker said the matter will be “handled accordingly.”