HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Holland Department of Public Safety and Fire services were dispatched to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of US-31 and 32nd Street involving an AMR ambulance.
The ambulance driven by paramedic Joshua Sprik, was westbound on 32nd while transporting a 62-year-old male to Holland Hospital. Witnesses say the light was red for 32nd and the ambulance stopped prior to entering the intersection with the lights and siren activated. The ambulance proceeded through the intersection but was struck by a south bound 2010 Chevy pickup driven by Richard Barnes of Vicksburg who indicated he did not see or hear the ambulance approaching. Barnes was not injured in the crash.
The impact caused the ambulance to overturn onto it’s side. Both Zeeland Twp firefighters David Walcott and Terry Boerman as well as AMR paramedic Tammy Scholten were transported to Holland Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The original patient was transported to Holland Hospital and it is unknown if he had additional injuries from the crash.
Neither alcohol nor speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Anyone with information regarding the crash may contact the Holland Department of Public Safety or Silent Observer.
