The City of Boulder posted a news update yesterday regarding a vehicle crash involving a Boulder Police sergeant. The city said that a driver was cited after the crash for “failing to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle.”
According to the city, the sergeant was responding to an emergency call with his Ford Expedition’s lights and sirens activated when he drove through the intersection of 28th and Valmont and was struck by the driver of a 2015 Volkswagen GTI. Both vehicles sustained minor damage but the sergeant was transported to the hospital as a precaution. The incident occurred just before 12 p.m. yesterday.
The driver of the Volkswagen is a 35-year-old Boulder man. He sustained no injuries in the crash. He was cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
The city said that the Boulder Police Department “would like to remind all community members to always pay attention to their surroundings when driving and to pay close attention when you see emergency vehicles.” The city also included a list of important reminders for drivers to keep in mind while on the road in the news update.
According to the city, drivers are “required to yield to emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens on and safely pull over to the right side of the road to allow them to pass; asked not to block intersections; [should] maintain a safe distance, staying at least 500 feet behind any moving emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated; [should] be extra vigilant and cautious when passing any emergency vehicle that is stationary but has its emergency equipment activated; and [should] be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists.”
