Richmond fire truck runs over man sleeping outside station

RICHMOND — A man in his 30s was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a fire crew ran him over with their truck outside a Cutting Boulevard fire station, authorities said.

The man, who has not been publicly identified, was asleep outside Station 67 on Thursday evening when a Richmond fire truck drove over him as firefighters left for an emergency call. The fire truck stopped and firefighters attempted to provide medical aid before he was taken to the hospital, authorities said.

The Richmond Fire Department referred all inquiries to Richmond police, who say the victim remained in critical condition as of Friday afternoon. It’s unclear whether the truck driver was placed on administrative leave or is under investigation.

Authorities haven’t identified the firefighter who was behind the wheel.