A Hartford woman involved in a serious DUI crash that injured multiple firefighters was found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) more than three times the legal limit, according to a newly released police warrant. The incident took place on the night of January 2, when Selina Gomez, 24, crashed her 2009 Nissan Maxima into a firetruck outside the South Green Station (Engine Co. 6) on Main Street. The Crash Incident According to police, the accident happened around 9:50 p.m. as firefighters were backing a firetruck into the station. Gomez, who was traveling southbound, attempted to swerve around the vehicle despite its emergency lights being activated, ultimately crashing into the truck with enough force to “violently rock” the heavy vehicle, according to surveillance footage referenced in the arrest affidavit. Four firefighters and Gomez were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. While being evaluated, police noticed… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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