Man jumps from moving ambulance, hit and killed by vehicle

A fatal incident occurred Monday, Jan. 13, when a man jumped out of a moving ambulance and was fatally struck by another vehicle, according to St. Joseph County Police.

The incident took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the southbound lane of Capital Avenue, between Day Road and McKinley Highway.

Tri-County EMS personnel reported the incident, which resulted in the man’s death.

The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

No further details about the victim have been released at this time.