On the evening of Sunday, December 13th, the Rye Fire Department and Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Road and Purchase Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, firefighters learned that a pedestrian crossing the road was hit by two vehicles, who were driving in different directions. Firefighters assisted EMS with stabilizing the patient before they were quickly transported to a local trauma center. Rye FD remained on scene to provide scene lighting, scene clean up and traffic control. The accident is currently under investigation by the Rye Police Department and Westchester County Police Department Accident Investigation Team.
Units:
Car 2421, Engine 191, Engine 192, Ladder 26, Utility 39
