Georgia EMT arrested for alleged DUI while responding to death scene

GEORGIA — A local Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) was arrested earlier this month for allegedly driving under the influence while on duty at the scene of a death, according to records from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP).

The incident occurred on October 12, when a Garden City firefighter reportedly told police that an EMT on scene smelled of alcohol. Officers responding to the report identified the EMT as Carson McCluskey and said they also detected the odor of alcohol.

According to the police report, another EMT on scene allegedly commented that this “wouldn’t be the first time” someone had asked about McCluskey possibly drinking. When officers asked McCluskey to take a breath test to determine whether he was safe to drive, he refused. GSP troopers were then called to assist…

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