Two incidents cause brief Ballinger Way closure

Around 6 PM on October 8th, police and fire units responded to a medical emergency near the 18000 block of Ballinger Way in LFP. While assessing the situation where a woman declined medical care in a nearby residence, a vehicle was struck from behind in front of the same address on Ballinger Way.  The driver of the hit vehicle complained of back and neck pain but was not transported by EMS. LFP PD had to shut both lanes of Ballinger Way down for a short time to allow EMS safe working space to attend to the driver of the hit vehicle. According to Sgt. Morris Parrish of LFP PD, the collision was investigated, and the causing driver was cited for their role in the crash.