Lost a co-worker

[coloradoemt]

Terrible day for my company. Allthough 2 co-workers survived, one did not. Here is one link

http://www.emsnetwork.org/artman/publish/article_21873.shtml.

If anyone would like to have a live view go to Channel 4 news Denver for the video.

My thoughts and prayers for the families involved.

 

[fm_emt]

Ugh. I'm awfully sorry to hear about that. :-(

 

[Ridryder911]

Thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family and the EMS family as well.

Peace,
R/r 911

 

[Wingnut]

Prayers, well wishes and good thoughts out to all.

 

[Chimpie]

I'm sorry for your lost Colorado. Thoughts and prayers...

 

[MedicPrincess]

WOW....Very sorry. Many prayers to you and everyone your way.

 

[ffemt8978]

Thoughts and prayers sent.

 

[MariaCatEMT]

My husband and I are grieved at your loss, thoughts and prayers to all of you.

 

[Jon]

Sorry for your company's loss.

 

[joemt]

I saw the story yesterday.... so sorry for your loss. All of your EMS family here is keeping you and your EMS family there, in our hearts and thoughts.

 

[MMiz]

I saw this yesterday but got caught up in the news, got sad, and left the computer. I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your service.

 

[ffemt8978]

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Article Last Updated: Friday, May 12, 2006 - 7:09:01 PM MST
http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/Stories/0,1413,164~8315~3309916,00.html#

Ambulance driver in fatality crash has bad driving record

By John Mangalonzo
Sterling Journal-Advocate

DENVER -- The driver of the ambulance involved in the deadly accident
Tuesday along Interstate 76 near Atwood has numerous driving
violations,
court records showed.

Court records revealed in September 2005, 22-year-old Christopher M.
Larusso of Westminster was found guilty of not wearing a seat belt in
Denver. In July 2005, Larusso pleaded guilty in an Adams County Court
to
speeding 20 to 24 mph over the posted limit and driving too fast for
road conditions.
In April 2003, Larusso's speeding 10 to 14 mph charge in Denver was
dismissed but he pleaded guilty to operating an unsafe vehicle.

In July 2003, he again pleaded guilty to operating an unsafe vehicle
after a following too closely citation was dismissed.

Rural/Metro recruiter Thilene Mitchell said they initially get a 5-year
driving record on new applicants. "They need to have a fairly clean
driving record," Mitchell said.

Existing drivers are required to undergo a yearly driver check to see
if
they meet the company's insurance standards.

.......


Repeated phone calls to the ambulance company to get comment on their
driver requirements and testing as well as Larusso's employment --
whether his driving violations were taken into consideration -- were
never returned as of noon today.

 

[Jon]

Sounds like a typical 22-year-old driver... espicially in EMS... He's pled down voilations that would have been "moving violations" to "non-moving" violations. I've seen some folks arond the Fire Co be cut similar breaks by the local PD...

Other companies have similar policies... The "Large National Ambulance Co" that I work Per Diem at is confusing... no more than X many moving violations, X many at-fault accidents, etc... with no more than Y total incidents... Seems well-thought-out and won't keep someone from employment for 1 or 2 stupid mistakes.

Jon

 

[coloradoemt]

Thankyou all for the well wishes. Our nurse was laid to rest yesterday. She recieved a full EMS type escort.

I just wanted to point out one thing. If the ambulance actually rear ended the 18 wheeler, why do you think the front end is so pulled away from the box? My experience tells me the front end should be pushed into the pt compartment.

Thanks again all of you!!

 

[Jon]

I just wanted to point out one thing. If the ambulance actually rear ended the 18 wheeler, why do you think the front end is so pulled away from the box? My experience tells me the front end should be pushed into the pt compartment.

Maybe extrication and/or removal from the other vehicle?

No one will know what happened until the PD release whatever they do for accident reports... and even then, there might be un-answered questions.

 

[podmedic@mac.com]

Thoughts and Prayers

I'll keep all of you and the families of those lost in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[MMiz]

Just thought I'd post an update:

A 22-year-old ambulance driver will be charged in the deaths of two people and the injuries of two others including a pregnant woman following a crash on Interstate-70 in May, authorities announced today.

Christopher M. Larusso will be charged with two counts of careless driving causing the deaths of two women including a paramedic and two counts of careless driving causing serious bodily injury, said Eric Wynn, spokesman for the Colorado State Patrol.

The four misdemeanor charges, which could carry maximum penalties of a year in jail and a $1,000 fine, will be filed in Washington County District Court, Wynn said today.

 

[Stevo]

my condolences

 

[rescuecpt]

Oh my gosh, that picture is so hard to look at. My thoughts and prayers to you and your service.

 

[Flight-LP]

Nice to see that he is going to be charged and held accountable for his stupid and immature actions. Maybe some jail time will allow him solace to think a little bit....................