Ambulance hit by driver of reported stolen Jeep

The Lakewood Police Department arrested three people after a stolen jeep collided with an ambulance, Sunday night. The crash occurred near West 14th Avenue and Reed Street.

Two firefighters of the West Metro Fire Protection District were taken to the hospital and are expected to be okay, according to a LPD release. The three suspects arrested have not been named by police.

Lakewood Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at West Colfax Avenue and Reed Street. The vehicle, a jeep, drove off as officers approached it. The officers did not initiate a chase, according to the department.

While fleeing, the jeep struck a West Metro Fire ambulance, injuring the two firefighters inside. No patients were in the back of the ambulance and police say the jeep was at fault for the crash.

After responding to the crash, LPD took three people into custody and transported them to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing and LPD have not provided any updates as of 2:30 p.m. Monday.