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Family Blames Ambulance Service for Son's Death
14 Apr
Summary
- Roman Barr, 22, died after a severe asthma attack in December 2023.
- Family drove Roman to hospital, facing a car crash en route.
- Inquest found earlier paramedic intervention could have saved him.
The grieving family of Roman Barr, who passed away at 22 after a severe asthma attack in December 2023, is calling for accountability from the ambulance service. They believe the service failed to adequately assess his critical condition, leading to a devastating delay.
Roman's family was forced to transport him to the hospital themselves, a journey tragically marked by a car crash that injured his mother. An inquest held in March determined that, on the balance of probabilities, earlier intervention by paramedics would likely have prevented Roman's death.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has since apologized to the family and stated that investigations have led to implemented changes. The family, however, continues to grapple with their loss, finding solace only in the hope that Roman's experience might prevent similar tragedies.
