ATLANTA — A fire truck en route to a call struck an all-terrain vehicle Wednesday evening, killing the driver of the ATV, Atlanta police confirmed.
Police responded to the crash involving the fire truck at around 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday near Sylvan Road and Dill Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located a man, identified as 41-year-old Sadiki Madden, on the ground near the four-wheeler who was not alert, conscious or breathing.
Atlanta firefighters that were involved in the accident told police that they attempted life saving measures, however they were unsuccessful and Madden was pronounced deceased on scene.
Police said the fire engine was traveling West on Dill Avenue in their lane with their lights and sirens activated, responding to a fire call. They said Madden was traveling East on Dill Ave SW when the driver attempted to pass a vehicle in front of him and collided with the fire engine that was traveling westbound.
At this time, police say it appears Madden was not wearing a helmet.
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