A Kentucky paramedic’s tragic death nine years ago continues to save lives and protect EMS families across the state.
40-year-old John Mackey was a father of three when he died in the line of duty on November 9, 2015. The Jessamine County paramedic was struck by a car in Nicholasville while investigating a minor accident involving his ambulance.
Mackey had gotten out of his ambulance to check for damage after clipping another vehicle while responding to a call. As he stood outside his emergency vehicle, another car struck him, causing life-threatening injuries…