TULSA, Okla. — UPDATE | 01/30/2023 | 4:45 p.m.: On Jan. 30, the Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) confirmed that the two firefighters were now at home recovering.
“We cannot thank the community enough for the outpouring of love and prayers send on their behalf,” said TFD in a statement released on their Facebook page.
Two firefighters were injured after they were hit by a car on U.S. Highway 75, according to the Tulsa Fire Department (TFD).
TFD said it happened on US-75, near East Pine Street and North Peoria Avenue.
According to TFD Public Information Officer Andrew Little, a vehicle going south on US-75 lost control and crashed. While TFD was working that accident, another car came down the highway and crashed into the first car. This caused the first car to hit two firefighters.
Little said the two firefighters were taken to a Tulsa hospital and that while they were “pretty banged up,” neither had critical injuries.
Little reminded people that they need to drive carefully in winter weather.
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“We know our job is very dangerous, and these roadways are very dangerous, but we need your help. We need to you need to pay attention. We need you to drive accordingly when the weather gets bad,” he said.
Little also advised people to give themselves extra time to react and stop.
“Your errands and priorities are no more important than someone’s life ... We’re just asking that you slow down, be careful, pay attention, and if you see someone in need, call the authorities so that we can come help them,” said Little.
Tulsa Fire Union President Matt Lay released the following statement about the incident:
“We ask the community to join us in prayer on behalf of two injured Tulsa Firefighters and their families. Tonight is a grim reminder of the service and sacrifice our brave men and women are called upon to make every day to keep others safe.”
Tulsa Fire Chief Michael Baker released a statement as well, advising people to be aware of firefighters and other first responders who are working vehicle crashes, both during winter weather and every day.
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