FDNY EMT killed in the Bronx after man steals ambulance, runs her over

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Whiskey.....Tango.....Foxtrot.......this is just heartbreakingly tragic..
An FDNY EMT and mother of five was killed and her partner was injured in the Bronx Thursday when a man stole their ambulance and drove into one of the first responders, sources and witnesses told the Daily News.

The nightmare unfolded in Soundview around 7:10 p.m. as the pair, both women, were responding to a call about a pregnant woman.

They were alerted that a man was riding on the back bumper of their ambulance, officials said.......As Arroyo tried to talk to the 25-year-old man, he hopped into the driver’s seat........
After a brief struggle, mayhem erupted in a matter of seconds.

The vehicle throttled backwards — and into Arroyo.
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The one bit of silver lining on this tragedy is that the suspect was subdued by an off-duty MTA officer on the scene and is currently in NYPD custody.


http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ems-workers-injured-struck-ambulance-article-1.3000517

Prayers for the family and for the partner that had to witness this
 
Horrible tragedy. Too bad New York doesn't have the death penalty.
 
This is absolutely horrific. My heart goes out to EMT Arroyo's partner and family.
 
Anybody see any GoFundMe or anything?
 
Just terrible.
RIP
 
FYI - you can make a donation to a fund for her children via the FDNY Foundation.

Note: I believe they are a 501c(3).
 
Excellent, thank you.
 
Very sad to hear.

Remember nothing on your ambulance is worth risking your life.
 
Another line of duty death, that is horrible.
 
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I don't know if anyone collects these, but the proceeds are to benefit the deceased

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/tin-house-coin-aid-family-emt-yadira-arroyo-article-1.3023251
 
May God continue to bless and protect her children!! Thank you for your services EMT Arroyo!!
 
I didn't know Yadira personally, I knew her mentor who transformed Yadira into what she came to be, caring. Many tributes have revered her. I set one up on W2lie in the Site News Forum & the actual breaking story I monitored on Broadcastify FDNY-EMS Bronx live stream in the W2LIE New York City Forum if one cares to see it. It's under my username: DC2DLSDR.
 
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