No charges to be filed after fatal ambulance crash

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - No criminal charges will be filed against the woman who was driving the car that collided with an ambulance, killing two medics on Feb. 16 .

Cody Medley and Tim McCormick died in the crash.

The driver of the car, Jade Hammer, had a BAC of .038, according to the prosecutor’s announcement on Thursday. That's below the legal limit of .08. According to Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry, both vehicles were speeding at the time. Hammer's car was going between 35 and 40 mph and the ambulance was going between 45 and 50 mph, and both vehicles were in a 30 mph speed limit area. The ambulance was not responding to an emergency.

Although Hammer did drive through a red light at the intersection where she collided with the ambulance, Curry said it didn't rise to the level of criminal recklessness. The maximum fine for disregarding a red light is a $500 citation. Investigators with the  Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department say Hammer had not been issued a citation as of Thursday.

“This was clearly a tragic accident, and we again extend our sympathies to the families and friends of Cody Medley and Tim McCormick,” Curry said in a news release. “However, we do not believe that the circumstances of the accident rise to the level of a crime.”

Both men were remembered in a memorial on Feb. 20 .

"We are looking at all of our policies and certain trainings related to operations of emergency medical vehicles. We will review all of those and go forward from there," Todd Harper with Indianapolis EMS said.

Dr. Charles Miramonti, Chief of Indianapolis EMS released the following statement:

"Indianapolis EMS thanks Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and his office and the entire FACT team for the diligence, compassion, and professionalism they consistently demonstrated throughout their investigation. Their efforts serve to bring closure to this tragic chapter in our history and our personal lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to not only the families and loved ones of our beloved Tim and Cody, but also to Jade Hammer and her family. I continue to also be grateful to the IEMS and Department of Public Safety family, for the strength and resolve they have shown during this time of pain and grief. I could not be more proud of our service and the men and women who truly make it extraordinary."