(PRESS RELEASE) – The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred in the intersection of Co. Rd. 21 and Co. Rd. D in German Township at around 3:29pm on August 8, 2024.
A red 2013 Buick Sedan was traveling northbound on Co. Rd. 21 approaching the stop sign at Co. Rd. D. An ambulance with Archbold Fire and Rescue Department was traveling eastbound on Co. Rd. D approaching the intersection.
The Buick Sedan failed to yield for oncoming traffic and pulled out in front of the ambulance, resulting in a collision. The Buick Sedan was being operated by a 16-year-old Liana Rodriguez of Archbold, OH. Liana, as well as an additional adult passenger, were ground transported to the Fulton County Health Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Archbold Fire Chief David Davis was operating the ambulance at the time of the crash. The ambulance
was transporting a patient to the Fulton County Health Center from an unrelated call for service.
The ambulance was not in emergency response at the time of the collision. Also in the ambulance were two paramedics and a family member of the patient in transport.
One of the paramedics was transported to Toledo Hospital via air ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
All other occupants of the ambulance, including Chief Davis, were ground transported to the Fulton County Health Center, also with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Wauseon Fire Department, Archbold Fire
Department, Gorham Fayette Fire Department, Delta Community Fire Department, Napoleon Fire Department, Ridgeville Township Fire Department, and ProMedica Air and Mobile.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. This crash remains under investigation.
