I-Team: The risk of responding to emergencies

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - First responders delayed and at risk. It happens each time they respond to calls — drivers not pulling over.

Just weeks ago, an ambulance crash in Palm Springs after an officer-involved shooting injured the five occupants inside.

News Channel 3’s Gavin Nguyen is investigating the issue and is bringing us inside the cab as paramedics rush to emergencies.

Flashing lights and blaring sirens are designed for drivers to see and hear emergency vehicles, but for drivers who don’t see — or even ignore — them.

It creates a point of frustration — and danger — for first responders.

Gavin investigated how common this issue is for emergency workers — in a line of work where every second counts.