Firefighter Charged for Heavy Rescue, Tiller Crash in Butler Twp., PA

March 18, 2024
Valley Regional Fire and Rescue Firefighter Colby Bognar was charged for a red light violation.

The driver of a rescue vehicle that collided with a tiller truck earlier this month has been charged.

Valley Regional Fire and Rescue Firefighter Colby Bognar, 31, of Drums, was cited for failing to stop at a red light, The Standard-Speaker reported. 

Video evidence showed the rescue vehicle, which had a red light, was attempting to turn left when it collided with a ladder truck from Hazle Township Fire and Rescue. Six firefighters were injured. 

The aerial's driver had activated the preemption system which gave them the green light. 

Pennsylvania law permits emergency vehicles to proceed past a red signal, but only if it can be done safely.

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