SDFD E31 vs Volvo

San Diego Fire Department Engine 31 responded to a vehicle fire on EB I-8 JEO College when for a unknown reason a Volvo plowed into the back of the fire truck at freeway speeds. I was responding to the same vehicle fire and was directly behind the Volvo when it struck the fire engine. I saw no signs of braking before the Volvo hit the rear of SDFD Engine 31. Injuries are discussed on the video.

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[luvaislinn101]

my friend was in that car accident. :(

she's ok

[SanDiegoMedia]

That is good to hear that she is okay. Any other details would be nice to hear.

[MegaSdam]

@luvaislinn101 your friends a dumb ass....how the hell can you not see a fire truck?

[budekai]

@luvaislinn101 ur friend is a terrible driver. shes lucky to be alive

[ThaSweKillah]

volvo = really safe car

[raptor750r]

what a retard

[arohn2007]

@MCDCBPAUX The video said it was parked on the side of the road though. I don't see anything wrong with having a drink or two as long as they aren't in uniform at the time. I can understand if they had a drink prior to the call if they were a volunteer dept. because you never know when your gonna get a call. I'd hope in either case that they would be mindful of that possibilty and keep any drinking to a minimum so they aren't driving a fire engine when their reaction time is reduced,

[arohn2007]

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[arohn2007]

@MegaSdam You shouldn't call her a dumbass until you know the facts of the accident. Its possibly the engine stopped suddenly or slowed.

[qornothing59]

Epic stupidity.

[TITANICBM]

Gad, what a mess. Another example of people NOT paying attention to the full-time job of driving.  I am glad that the driver was not seriously hurt or worse. However, to be fair, the CHP should have been on the scene and setting out flares prior to the arrival of the SDFD.

[rextar23]

thank god it was a volvo...thoes are real safe

[MCDCBPAUX]

I heard the firemen were drinking when the call went out, there's no room for that kind of clowning around when lives are at stake.

[harwell288]

@luvaislinn101 I swear, if she wasn't in a Volvo she probably suffered a whole lot more injuries. A newer model Honda Accord crash that same way and the car look horrendous! The Volvo kept more of its shape compared to the newer model Honda Accord. I'm glad your friend is okay <3