A National Guard member was ticketed Wednesday after running a red light in a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle in Washington, D.C., crashing into a civilian vehicle and injuring its driver.
The crash, which occurred at Eighth Street SE and North Carolina Avenue near Eastern Market early Wednesday morning, involved a D.C. National Guard transport vehicle, according to the Joint Task Force District of Columbia (JTF-DC).
“Our priority is ensuring the well-being of all involved. We are grateful for the response of D.C. police and EMS. Safety is our top priority,” U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, the JTF-DC commander, said in a Thursday statement about the crash. “We will take action based on the investigation. This type of vehicle is authorized, and safety protocols are in place.”…