Sunland, CA (May 20, 2026) – Two firefighters were injured after the fire engine they were riding in overturned while responding to a structure fire on Tuesday night, May 19. The truck lost control and rolled near 10500 N. McVine Avenue, just south of Foothill Boulevard in Sunland.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the crash at approximately 6:45 p.m. The firefighters were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. According to officials, the engine suddenly lost control and flipped onto its side, coming to rest against a building and landing partially on top of a parked car.

Two additional parked cars were damaged in the wreck, and a third was pinned beneath the engine. Several businesses along Foothill Boulevard between McVine and Oro Vista avenues were forced to close early as cleanup and the investigation stretched into the evening. People inside a nearby restaurant were evacuated following the collision.

The accident remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.

We wish both injured firefighters a full and speedy recovery.

Can Firefighters Seek Compensation After Being Injured in a Sunland, CA Fire Truck Crash?

In Sunland, CA, firefighters injured while on duty have access to workers’ compensation benefits through their employer. Workers’ compensation covers medical treatment and a portion of lost wages regardless of who was at fault for the crash. For firefighters hurt in a vehicle accident while responding to an emergency call, this is typically the first and most immediate avenue for financial support. 

However, workers’ compensation alone does not cover everything. It does not compensate for pain and suffering, and the wage replacement it provides is often less than a firefighter’s full take-home pay.

Beyond workers’ compensation, California law allows an injured firefighter to pursue a third-party personal injury claim if another party’s negligence contributed to the crash. If the investigation finds that a defect in the vehicle, a road hazard, or another driver’s actions played a role in the crash, the firefighter may have grounds to file a separate civil claim in addition to collecting workers’ compensation. 

A personal injury attorney can review the circumstances of the crash, identify whether any third-party liability exists, and explain how California law treats the overlap between workers’ compensation and a civil claim. Injured first responders are often unaware that both options may apply to their situation simultaneously.

At Saleh Law Group, our team is available to speak with anyone hurt in a work-related vehicle crash in Los Angeles County and throughout California. 

To learn what compensation may be available in your specific situation, you can call Saleh Law Group at (949) 431-6371.