An Oregon cyclist, William Hoesch, 71, claims he was charged almost $2,000 for a hospital transport by the same ambulance that struck him. Hoesch is now suing Columbia River Fire & Rescue for nearly $1 million, citing permanent injuries and around $100,000 in medical expenses, according to OregonLive.The incident occurred in October 2022 in the small town of Rainier, near the Columbia River. According to the lawsuit, filed on October 24, Hoesch was cycling when an ambulance attempting a right turn collided with him, trapping him under its wheel.The driver, moving between 2 mph and 10 mph, reportedly heard a “thump” and stopped to assist Hoesch, rushing him to the hospital. However, Hoesch alleges that the crash left him with serious injuries, including a “decreased range of motion” and “reduced grip,” along with a destroyed bicycle.In his lawsuit, Hoesch is seeking $997,000 for pain and suffering, as well as compensation for medical costs.
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