Wednesday, September 8, 2010 WEST VIRGINIA EMT KILLED
IN THE LINE OF DUTY - AMBULANCE CRASH The Secret Listwww.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
We regret to advise you
that this morning, a McDowell County Emergency Ambulance Authority (W. VA)
ambulance was involved in a single vehicle motor vehicle crash
at approximately 0300 hours, (September 8, 2010) on Route 80 in Avondale,
WV. The ambulance (designated as Unit 802) was transporting a patient
from their residence in English, WV to Welch Community Hospital.
The Emergency Vehicle Operator, James Bailey, who was driving the ambulance was
killed in the Line of Duty. The EMS attendant, EMT Kevin Brooks,
was also injured but his injuries do not appear life-threatening. The
patient family member also sustained minor injuries in the accident. A
family member accompanying the patient was also injured and was transported by
AirEvac Lifeteam to a Charleston-area hospital.
EMT Bailey, 36, of
Bradshaw WV, had been with McDowell County EMS since November 2009
and he is survived by 2 children.
As always, our most
sincere condolences.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 9-8-10 /
1242 Hours www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
