Ambulance Runs Over Homeless Man's Foot

Transient Slept In Front Of Fire Station

An ambulance responding to a call early Monday accidentally ran over the foot of a homeless man who was sleeping in front of a Sacramento firehouse, officials said.

Capt. Jim Doucette said Sacramento Fire Medic No. 20 hit the apparent transient, who was in asleep in front of the apparatus doors at Fire Station 20, located at 2512 Rio Linda Blvd.

The injured man, whose name was not released, was taken to a local hospital by Sacramento firefighters, Doucette said.

The accident, which occurred at 4:01 a.m., is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department.

This article originally appeared on KCRA.com.

Contact Us