05/26/2026
This is exactly why you need to move over for emergency vehicles. They are responding to an accident to help people, but a moment of refusing to do the right thing, caused even more injuries and of course, destruction of not only their vehicle but a fire truck, too. That's not a bill you ever want to have to pay. So just slow down and move over.
This morning, Brodhead Fire Department responded to an injury accident on I-75 northbound at the 69.8 mile marker.
Upon arrival, Engine 11 was positioned in a blocking position to protect the scene, closing the right travel lane. Command 12 was positioned well in advance of the incident as a warning vehicle to provide additional scene protection for responders and motorists.
While crews were operating on the scene, a passenger vehicle failed to move over and struck Engine 11 on the driver’s side. As a result of the collision, one Brodhead firefighter was transported from the scene to Saint Joseph Berea for evaluation and has since been treated and released. The occupant of the passenger vehicle refused treatment and transport at the scene.
Kentucky State Police Post 11 responded and is actively investigating both collisions.
This incident serves as an important reminder that Kentucky’s Move Over Law exists to protect emergency responders, law enforcement, tow operators, highway workers, and the motoring public. When you see emergency vehicles with lights activated, slow down and move over. If you cannot safely move over, reduce your speed and proceed with extreme caution.
Thankfully, today’s incident did not result in more serious injuries.
