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Family Attorney Talks About John Lucas' Death By Ambulance
On April 16, John Lucas was run over by an ambulance from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority at 2 a.m. in Elkview. Then the ambulance driver and another EMT dragged him for nearly two miles. He died from his injuries.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAttorney Discusses Incident Involving W.Va. Man Dragged By Ambulance, This West Virginia Morning
Two weeks ago, on April 16, John Lucas was run over by an ambulance from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority at 2 a.m. in Elkview. And then he was dragged for nearly two miles. He died from his injuries. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with the family’s attorney, Scott Summers, and brings us this interview.
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A program providing comprehensive life-saving care in West Virginia’s ambulances is expanding to more counties.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Officials Announce New Protocols For EMS
A new state protocol allows emergency medical services to render aid at home in eligible cases, reducing emergency room crowding.
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More life-saving methods are available on ambulances in two West Virginia counties.
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