From the Southern Paramedic Service Facebook Page:
A Southern Paramedic Ambulance was involved in an accident early Tuesday morning, January 10, in an isolated area near Brinkley, AR killing the Emergency Vehicle Operator, Elizabeth (Liz) Watkins 25 y/o from Conway, AR. Another EMT, Jonathon (J.J.) Johnson 27 y/o from Palestine, AR was injured in the accident and taken to a Memphis Hospital. The crash occurred while the ambulance was moving from their station in Hazen, AR to Brinkley, AR. The cause of the crash is not known. However, the investigation is in its early stages. Gary Padget, Owner for Southern Paramedic, “We are of course all devastated by the tragic loss of Liz, and we are praying for the speedy recovery of Jonathon. We will continue to try and comfort the crew’s families as well as everyone in our employ.”
