EMT STRUCK IN AL AT CRASH SCENE

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Alabama State Troopers confirmed the death of an emergency medical technician who was struck by a vehicle while working a wreck on I-65 Wednesday morning.

EMT Laura Elizabeth Pullam, 29, of Lowndesboro was on the scene of a two motor vehicle crash around 9:00am on I-65 south at the 161 mile marker near Hope Hull when the vehicle hit her.

Sgt. Steve Jarrett with the Alabama State Troopers said that while Pullam was rendering aid to the victim of a crash, a 2006 Chevrolet pick-up truck left the roadway and struck her.

Pullam was rushed to Baptist South Hospital where she died from her injuries.

The driver of the truck, 42-year-old Robert Allen Cumbie of Montgomery, was not injured.

Jarrett said a preliminary investigation showed that Cumbie was speeding and passing traffic that had slowed due to icy road conditions and the emergency vehicles that were on the roadside.

State Troopers have initiated a traffic homicide investigation, which Jarrett said would be forwarded to the Montgomery D.A.'s office for review.

Numerous auto collisions were reported around the state as frigid temperatures created hazardous driving conditions. Icy roads and bridges along Alabama roads were the scene of numerous crashes Wednesday morning.

EMT Laura Elizabeth Pullam

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EMT STRUCK-LODD (The Secret List)

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 ALABAMA EMT STRUCK AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-ON THE INTERSTATE The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty death of an Alabama Emergency Medical Technician who was struck and killed by a vehicle while working a crash on I-65 this morning. EMT Laura Elizabeth Pullam, 29, of Lowndesboro was operating on the scene of a 2 vehicle crash around 0900 hours on I-65 south at the 161 mile marker near Hope Hull when the vehicle hit her. While EMT Pullam was treating a victim of the initial crash, a pick-up truck left the roadway and struck her. EMT Pullam was rushed to Baptist South Hospital where she died in the Line of Duty from her injuries. The driver of the truck, 42-year-old Robert Allen Cumbie of Montgomery, was not injured. A preliminary investigation showed that Cumbie was speeding and carelessly passing traffic that had slowed due to icy road conditions and the emergency vehicles that were on the roadside. State Troopers have initiated a traffic homicide investigation, which gets forwarded to the Montgomery D.A.'s office for review. Icy roads and bridges along Alabama roads were the scene of numerous crashes this morning. As always, our sincere condolences as we are reminded that while operating on the roadways can be deadly for all of us, this time of year, with cold weather conditions, is even worse. Protect & block wherever possible and expect the unexpected. Always. Take Care-BE CAREFUL. BillyG The Secret List 12-15-10 / 1951 hours www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com