A Miami firefighter is being disciplined for being behind the wheel during a violent collision that injured a dozen people in August 2015.
Two investigations concluded Gustavo Alzate was responsible for causing the crash involving the Miami-Dade fire truck he was driving and an ambulance.
"We could have done a better job of preventing that accident," said Miami Assistant Fire Chief Pete Gomez.
Video shows how quickly the emergency responders became the emergency. Both trucks were driving with lights and sirens on, crossing the busy intersection near Jackson Memorial Hospital.
The big engine didn't appear to slow down to make sure it was safe to cross.
"We are supposed to slow down when we're responding to emergencies as we approach stop signs or red lights. We're supposed to slow down and make sure it's safe to continue to run a stop sign or light to continue and he failed to do that," Gomez said.
Seven firefighters were in the rolled-over engine truck, while a grandmother and two children were in the ambulance. A third vehicle carrying two passengers was also involved.
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"I am grateful that nobody died. I'm grateful there wasn't more injuries because at the end of the day really, they were all minor injuries that took place and it's a saving grace that nobody was injured more," Gomez expressed.
Alzate received a 96-hour suspension, which is four days without pay.
