Pedestrian hit by Orange County ambulance, officials say

Man hit by Orange County ambulance

A pedestrian was hit by an Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) vehicle on Saturday morning in Kissimmee, officials say. The Kissimmee Fire Department said they took the pedestrian involved in the incident to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - A pedestrian was hit by an Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) vehicle on Saturday morning in Kissimmee, officials say. 

What we know:

Officials with the OCFRD say that the crash took place around 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the intersection of John Young Parkway and Oak Street in Kissimmee, Florida.

One of OCFRD's medical transport units was headed to Orlando Regional Hospital, in connection with a separate incident, when the vehicle struck a pedestrian. 

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The Kissimmee Fire Department said they took the pedestrian involved in the incident to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet released any information on the possible events leading up to the crash. 

What they're saying:

"The safety of our citizens and our firefighters is the top priority of Orange County Fire," OCFRD officials said in a prepared statement. "The department is currently reviewing the incident and is committed to cooperating with law enforcement, which is the lead agency investigating the motor vehicle incident."

What's next:

The investigation remains active and ongoing. 

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