(DailyEmailNews.com) – In a baffling turn of events, an Oregon cyclist was struck by an ambulance only to get billed nearly $2,000 for the ride to the hospital.
71-year-old cyclist William Hoesch was minding his own business when a Columbia River Fire & Rescue-operated ambulance turned right into him.
The vehicle crushed his bicycle and left him with multiple injuries, including a fractured nose and body scrapes. The ambulance was reportedly traveling between 2 and 10 mph when the collision happened.
Adding insult to injury, Hoesch was then transported to the hospital by the very same ambulance that had just run him over.
However, the true shock came when he later received a bill for $1,862 for this unwanted “service.”
Hoesch’s financial burden did not stop there. He owes nearly $47,000 in medical bills and expects an additional $50,000 for future treatment.
In response to this eyebrow-raising situation, Hoesch has taken a stand for justice by filing a $997,000 lawsuit against Columbia River Fire & Rescue.
The lawsuit seeks compensation for pain, suffering and long-term impacts of the accident, including decreased range of motion and reduced grip strength.
Unsurprisingly, Columbia River Fire & Rescue has remained tight-lipped about the lawsuit, refusing to comment on its actions or the issues it raises.
This incident is not isolated. Similar cases in Oregon include a January 2024 incident where an ambulance killed a cyclist, prompting a $6 million lawsuit, and a July 2024 case where an ambulance struck and killed a woman.
Hoesch’s attorney Travis Mayor is fighting to ensure that justice is served. The lawsuit claims that Hoesch’s uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance should cover any damages not paid by the ambulance provider.
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