APRIL 28, 2015
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
One person has died after a collision between a Stockton
Fire Department truck and a sports utility vehicle in Stockton Tuesday morning.
The male victim was the passenger in the SUV. He was
transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries, Stockton
police said.
The fire truck was traveling on northbound Filbert Street in
response to a call, according to police responders. The silver SUV was headed
on westbound Myrtle Street to enter Highway 4 when the two vehicles crashed in
the intersection.
The driver of the SUV was injured as were three fire
department personnel in the truck. All have been transported to the hospital.
Police posted the injured were all alert and conscious.
It wasn't clear who was at fault in the wreck. Investigators
said the fire truck was responding to a call regarding an allergic reaction at
Fillmore Elementary School and had its siren and lights activated.
The Filbert Street off ramp from Highway 4 and
Filbert/Myrtle intersection was closed until just before 4 p.m. for the crash
cleanup and investigation.