***BREAKING NEWS***
GOOSE CREEK - The City of Goose Creek Fire Dept's Rescue 1 and Medic 9 were operating at an MVA when a suspected DUI entered the scene striking 2 FF's.
FF/Medic Christopher Harrison and Captain Michael Altoff were struck by Jessica Lanier after she failed to yield to the emergency scene and plowed into the two men.
Reports from the scene indicate that FF Harrison pushed Captain Altoff out of the way at the last moment, taking the brunt of the impact.
Both were transported to Trident Medical Center with Harrison having a shattered ankle and Altoff with torn ligaments in at least one knee. They were treated and released several hours later.
The FF's were wearing their protective clothing and Rescue 1 had been set up to create a "safety" zone. Police were on scene when the members were struck.
The 25 year old Lanier was arrested by South Carolina Highway Patrol on suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berkeley County jail. She is currently awaiting a bond hearing as of press time.
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