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Paramedic Killed by Drunk Driver at 100 MPH
11 Jul
Summary
- Paramedic Ashley Moore died in a crash caused by a drunk driver.
- The suspect was allegedly driving at 100 miles per hour.
- The incident evokes painful memories for a survivor of a similar crash.
Paramedic Ashley Moore, 37, was killed on Monday in a vehicle crash in Gaston County. Investigators stated that a drunk driver struck her ambulance at approximately 100 miles per hour. Moore had served with Cleveland County EMS for nine years.
The accused driver, identified as 35-year-old Jared Logan, faces charges of second-degree murder and driving while intoxicated. He has a prior DWI conviction and a history of missed court dates for traffic violations.
This tragic event recalled difficult memories for Gabriel Smith, an EMT with Mecklenburg EMS, who survived a comparable ambulance collision in May 2023. Smith's ambulance was also hit by a car traveling at 100 mph.
Smith, who sustained multiple injuries in his past incident, stressed the emotional toll such events take. He also highlighted the ongoing need for improved safety protocols to protect EMS personnel while they are actively responding to emergencies.
