Emergency personnel in South Carolina are urging motorists to exercise caution and avoid using electronic devices while operating vehicles. The plea comes after a fire truck was reportedly struck by a distracted driver on Saturday.Emergency personnel in South Carolina are urging motorists to exercise caution and avoid using electronic devices while operating vehicles. The plea comes after a fire truck was reportedly struck by a distracted driver on Saturday. According to Cherokee County Emergency Management, the incident occurred at an accident scene when the offending driver was preoccupied with their GPS and exceeding the appropriate speed limit. The impact caused significant damage to the fire truck, although no injuries were sustained by the firefighters. In a Facebook post, the agency emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “This very easily could have been a very somber post about firefighters killed had they not hit the fire truck.” The incident serves as a chilling reminder of the potential consequences of inattentive driving. Emergency officials are urging the public to prioritize safety, slow down, and refrain from using electronics while behind the wheel.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – Emergency officials in Cherokee County are reminding drivers to slow down and not use electronics while driving after a fire truck was reportedly struck by a distracted driver Saturday morning.
Cherokee County Emergency Management took to Facebook Saturday morning to share photos of a fire truck which was damaged after being hit.
According to the post, the driver who hit the fire truck was messing with their GPS and moving too fast through an accident scene.
“Luckily no firefighters were injured but a valuable piece of equipment was severely damaged. This very easily could have been a very somber post about firefighters killed had they not hit the fire truck,” the post reads.
