Ada County EMS reports four ARPA ambulances delivered; one sideswiped in transit with minor damage
Summary
Ada County EMS said four ARPA‑funded ambulances arrived after transport from Utah; one was sideswiped by a tractor‑trailer near Layton and sustained superficial front bumper damage, no injuries, and remains drivable while investigation and insurance determinations continue.
During the board's meeting acting as the Ada County Emergency Medical Services District Dec. 2, EMS staff reported that a convoy of four ambulances purchased with ARPA funds was driven back from Salt Lake City and that one vehicle was sideswiped by a tractor‑trailer near Layton, Utah.
John, an EMS representative who delivered the update, said the sideswipe caused "minimal damage," that there were no injuries and that the vehicle remained serviceable: "the vehicle is still drivable" and the damage was described as "superficial front bumper damage." The vehicles have been secured in county storage pending any needed repairs.
Commissioners asked who would be financially responsible for repairs and whether the vehicle in the holiday parade was one of the damaged units. EMS staff said an investigation is ongoing and that Utah State Patrol and the other vehicle's company have been contacted; staff did not have a final report or insurance outcome at the meeting. Commissioners praised EMS for parade participation and thanked staff for prompt handling of the incident.
What happens next: EMS will await the final incident report and the county or the vendor will pursue insurance/responsibility determinations; no further action was taken by the board at the meeting.
