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No Ambulance? Mom Drives Dying Daughter to Hospital
21 Jun
Summary
- A mother drove her daughter to the hospital after no ambulances were available.
- The 15-year-old collapsed during volleyball practice and later died.
- The family alleges Grady EMS failed to request mutual aid.
A lawsuit has been filed against Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and Grady EMS by the family of Amanda "Mandy" Sylvester, a 15-year-old who died after collapsing during a volleyball practice on December 5, 2024. The family alleges that Grady EMS, the sole ambulance provider in the area, had no units available when called. After waiting approximately 45 minutes, Mandy's mother drove her to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
During the drive, Amanda experienced seizures and other medical complications. The complaint states Grady EMS was at "level zero" and did not inform 911 callers of the shortage until 20 minutes later. Attorneys claim Georgia law requires mutual aid requests, which Grady EMS allegedly failed to make. Grady Hospital stated they intend to respond through the legal process, citing privacy laws.
The family is seeking accountability, with the father emphasizing that calling 911 should guarantee help. The lawsuit also aims to highlight broader concerns about ambulance availability in the Atlanta area, as other prolonged wait times have reportedly occurred.
