At around 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, Williston Police responded to an accident at Second Avenue West and 14th Street.
Sharon Alexander, 67, of Epping was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry north on Second Avenue West.
Kristin Reil, 39, of Williston was driving a 1996 Buick east on 14th Street.
Alexander told police she thought she had a green light, proceeded into the intersection and struck the eastbound car. According to police reports, Alexander suffered minor injuries, but refused ambulance transport. She was cited for failure to stop at a stop light.
Both vehicles had substantial damage that was in excess of $1,000, according to police reports.
In the second accident, at 3:40 p.m. emergency medical technician Erica Schultz, 26, of the Williston Quick Attack Unit No. 7, was en route to the first accident.
As is policy for the quick attack unit, a 2005 Ford F-550 mini pumper, accompanies the ambulance to the scene of an accident.
Norma Jacobsen, 61, of Williston was driving northbound in a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. The quick attack unit, driven by Schultz, was in the center turning lane on Second Avenue West.
The Jacobsen vehicle traveling north in the west lane, alongside the quick attack unit, stated police.
Jacobsen was reportedly distracted, and failed to see the quick attack vehicle turning right onto 14th Street West. Jacobsen's vehicle then broadsided the quick attack vehicle on the passenger side, where equipment is stored.
No injuries were reported.
Jacobsen was cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Jacobsen's Lincoln had $5,000 damage. The quick attack unit had about $1,000 damage. It was being tested by emergency technicians Wednesday afternoon, but is reportedly still usable for emergency calls, according to personnel.
LeAnn Eckroth can be reached at leckroth@willistonherald.com.
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