EMS Ambulance Hits E-Bike Rider During Emergency Response

An Escambia County EMS ambulance struck an e-bike rider Friday afternoon while en route to answer another call, according to North Escambia reporting. The collision happened around 1:20 p.m.

Details about the injuries to the bicyclist, the location of the crash, or the nature of the original emergency the ambulance was responding to were not immediately available. It's unclear whether the e-bike rider was transported for medical evaluation following the impact.

The incident underscores the risks emergency responders and the public face on roadways during high-speed emergency calls. Escambia County EMS has not yet released additional information about the crash or any follow-up investigation.