Lexington Fire SUV hit by car, firefighter checked out at hospital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington Fire Department SUV was hit by a car on Wednesday, sending the department employee to the hospital as a precaution, according to Lexington Police.

Investigators say it happened on East New Circle Road in front of the Golden Corral Restaurant around 12:45 p.m.

Police say the lone occupant of the fire department SUV was taken to the hospital to be checked-out.  No name was released.

Investigators say the driver of the other car was not hurt.

The accident caused a brief traffic back-up until the scene was killed.