An injured woman being transported after she was struck by a car was killed Friday morning after the ambulance was tipped onto its side.
Witnesses said the ambulance was traveling the wrong way on a one-way street when it was hit by a Jeep, according to CBS NewYork.
"People just generally ignore lights and sirens," neighbor Mike Trollo said.
Trollo and his son, an EMT, went over to see if they could help.
"The driver was okay. He climbed right out of the ambulance out the passenger door. Two EMTs in the back were thrown around. They needed assistance getting out," Trollo said.
The patient, Maria-Elena Andres, 34, was being transported to Richmond University Medical Center when the ambulance crash occurred. She was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the Dodge Charger that hit her stayed on scene for hours speaking with police, and the driver of the Jeep was taken to the hospital, along with several others. Officials said they will be okay.
