From Law & Crime · · 1m 40s
Drunk Driver Slams Ambulance, Causing Injuries
New York woman hit ambulance while loading patient, causing more injuries and requiring second ambulance.
In brief
New York woman hit ambulance while loading patient, causing more injuries and requiring second ambulance. Edith Cairo, 32, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after hitting an ambulance with her car on Bay Shore, New York, causing a patient to sustain additional injuries. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
New York woman arrested
Edith Cairo, 32, was charged with driving while intoxicated on Sunday in connection with an early-morning car crash that occurred in Bay Shore, New York.
Car crash details
Cairo was behind the wheel of her 2017 Honda Accord at 2:15 a.m. when she hit an ambulance while members of the Islip Fire Department were loading a patient into the back.
Patient injured
The 26-year-old man was on a gurney when Cairo allegedly hit the ambulance while it was parked on Bay Shore's Main Street.
Collision impact
The collision caused the gurney to fly out of the back of the ambulance, which knocked the patient to the ground.
Additional injuries
He sustained additional injuries, but none that were life-threatening.
Second ambulance required
Police said a second ambulance had to be called to the scene.
Ambulance lights
Police said the ambulance's emergency lights were activated at the time of the crash.
Patient treatment
The second ambulance took the patient to the hospital for treatment.
Arrest details
According to police, Cairo was allegedly intoxicated and was arrested at the scene without incident.
Booking
She was booked into Suffolk County's Third Precinct, where she spent the rest of the morning.
Court appearance
Police said Cairo was due to appear in court for her arraignment on Sunday.
At a glance
Edith Cairo, 32, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after hitting an ambulance with her car on Bay Shore, New York, causing a patient to sustain additional injuries.
