Monthly Roundup, February 2024

At HAAS Alert, we understand the importance of keeping first responders safe on the road. Every day, they put themselves in harm's way to provide critical care and assistance to those in need. Unfortunately, the risks they face on the road are significant as vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury among first responders. To raise awareness of these risks, HAAS Alert compiles a monthly news roundup of struck-by incidents. These incidents highlight the dangers that first responders face and the critical need for measures to improve their safety.

If there's a news item you'd like us to see or include, you can submit it at press@haasalert.com.

HAAS Alert in the News

• Latest Joplin Firetruck will Warn Drivers with New Alert System
• New Waze Hazard Icons for 2024
• Lane Closures in Safety Cloud®
• The State of Move Over Laws

News We’re Tracking

• Tow truck driver killed, another injured in crash on I-20 in Duncanville
• 5 firefighters, 1 other driver hospitalized after South Side fire truck crash
• ‘Hero’ dies while helping injured during domino-effect crash on I-95 in Broward
• Coroner IDs pedestrian killed in crash involving tow truck on I-526
• Harris County crash: Tow truck driver fatally struck while loading another vehicle
• Tuscola Co. Sheriff’s deputy hit by car, expected to recover
• Cable man dies after crashing into tow truck on Ohio 4 in Clark County
• Willacy County unit totaled during traffic stop, authorities say