Ambulance Crash

Ambulance Transporting Fort Myers Woman Crashes, Overturns On I-75 In Hillsborough

Ambulance Crash
Source: FHP

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – An ambulance transporting a 47-year-old Fort Myers woman crashed around 4:31 am on Sunday morning, injuring three.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, an AMBITRANS ambulance, was traveling northbound on I-75 near Milepost 260. 

Troopers say the driver began to enter the 260B Exit Ramp, realized it was the incorrect exit, and attempted to re-enter the northbound travel lanes. 

In the news: Florida Highway Patrol: Woman Run Over And Killed By Her Own SUV

While crossing the exit gore, the ambulance struck a guardrail attenuator and overturned into the northbound lanes of I-75. 

The driver, a 21-year-old Cape Coral man, suffered minor injuries, as did the paramedic in the rear of the ambulance who was caring for the Fort Myers woman who was being transported to an area hospital. 

The woman also suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Android Users, Click To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter . Signup for our free newsletter . 

We can’t do this without your help; visit our GiveSendGo page and donate any dollar amount; every penny helps.

Login To Facebook To Comment
Share This: