Nelson County paramedic dies after on-duty medical emergency

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Nelson County paramedic died Monday after suffering a medical emergency while in the line of duty.

Wesley England, 41, worked for Nelson County EMS.

He suffered critical injuries in a motor vehicle crash that was believed to have been caused by a heart attack. Supporting Heroes said the heart attack followed a shift where he made multiple emergency responses and had a physical altercation with a patient in a detention facility.

According to Kentucky State Police, England was stopped at a traffic light at Broadway Street and US 31W around noon May 23. He crashed into a vehicle in front of him and continued to push through the intersection. He then crashed into an unoccupied Dodge Caravan and light pole.

England was airlifted to a hospital in Tennessee, but he remained in a coma until he was removed from life support.

England also served part-time with Washington County EMS, Cumberland County EMS and a deputy sheriff and school resource officer with Monroe County Sheriff's Office. He previously served with Louisville Airport Authority, Fort Knox EMS, Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue and other first responder agencies.

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