Car collides with Seattle FD vehicle on its way to emergency
SEATTLE —
A silver Infiniti crashed into a Seattle Fire Department aid vehicle Saturday before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Cherry Street in downtown Seattle. The fire department vehicle was on its way to an emergency call when the collision occurred.
According to the Seattle FD, witnesses saw the Infiniti run a red light before it was hit by the aid unit.
The Seattle FD said the two firefighters in the aid vehicle and the four passengers in the Infiniti were taken to Harborview Medical Center after the crash. The firefighters were examined and later released.
The four passengers were men in their 20s. One man was in with serious condition, and the other three were in stable condition.
The patrol says the crash is under investigation.
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INTERMEDIATE DRIVER LICENSE GUIDELINES
RCW 46.20.075 * Effective July 1, 2001
Note: DOL Driver History check will show current restrictions from issue date
| From issue date Until age 18 | First six Months | After six months Until age 18 |
| Restrictions on Passengers: | No passengers under age 20 except immediade family members | No more than 3 passengers under age 20 except immediate famliy members. |
| Restrictions on Hours of Driving | No driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver at least age 25. | No driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver at least age 25. |
EXCEPTIONS:
* There are no restrictions on hours of driving or passengers if IDL holder is driving for agricultural purposes.
* There are no restrictions on hours of driving or passengers if after twelve months IDL holder is not involved in a collision, or has not been convicted of, or found to have committed a traffic offense.
PENALTIES:
Conviction of First Traffic Offense or IDL Violation:
* Court fine and Warning Letter sent to parent or guardian
Conviction of Second Traffic Offense or IDL Violation:
* Court fine and six-month suspension or until age 18
* Notice of Suspension sent to parent or guardian
Conviction of Third Offense or IDL Violation:
* Court fine and suspension until age 18
* Notice of Suspension sent to parent or guardian
