"According to police sources, the incident unfolded at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Stanford Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighbourhood of the borough. Cops say a moped driver ran a red light around 1:26 p.m. and weaved through some traffic before clipping the rear of the truck from ladder company 102. Authorities reported that the emergency vehicle had its lights flashing and sirens sounding at the time of the collision."
"The moped driver was sent tumbling to the roadway. While police did not specify exactly what injuries he suffered, he was initially reportedly in serious condition before being downgraded to stable. He is being treated at Kings County Hospital. Police say they have not been able to determine the victim's identity. FDNY members remained on the scene afterward, and fire officials could be observed investigating late into the afternoon. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing."
The crash occurred at Myrtle Avenue and Stanford Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant around 1:26 p.m. A moped driver ran a red light, weaved through traffic and clipped the rear of ladder company 102 while the firetruck had lights and sirens activated. The rider was thrown to the roadway and initially listed in serious condition before being downgraded to stable. The victim is receiving treatment at Kings County Hospital and has not yet been identified. FDNY personnel remained on scene and continued investigating into the afternoon. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
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