Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:
Anthony Ramos, 35, crashed into a (CFD) ambulance and a firetruck that were at 1570 N. Milwaukee Ave. for an unrelated incident about 4:20 a.m. Saturday, said Matt Howroyd, an assistant Cook County state’s attorney. Ramos was ordered held in lieu of $50,000 after a bond hearing Sunday.
The ambulance’s rear driver’s side was damaged and the firetruck’s front bumper was damaged. Ramos’ Jeep ended up facing north, wedged against the firetruck’s front right bumper.
Ramos claimed that he, “ was trying to go around the ambulance and firetruck,” according to an arrest report.
Ramos was found with bloodshot, glassy eyes and had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He has no valid driver’s license and said he had four beers in the past hour when was asked if he had anything to drink, according to the report. Field sobriety tests indicated he was under the influence of alcohol and he refused the Breathalyzer.
He was charged with failure to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle, failure to reduce speed, driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated DUI with no valid driver’s license.
thanks Dan
#1 by MABAS 21 on May 10, 2016 - 1:08 PM
Mr. Ramos should also be charged with violation of Scott’s Law!