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Off-Duty Paramedic Dies After Stopping to Help at I-95 Crash in Florida

Florida troopers are investigating the chain-reaction collision near State Road 46 that left two people dead.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the victim as Mary Jolly, 27, of Gaston County EMS, who died Monday morning from injuries suffered on Saturday.
  • Florida Highway Patrol says a Chevrolet Impala struck a Volkswagen, then the Impala’s driver exited and was hit first by a Hyundai Elantra and again by an Audi A4.
  • Jolly and her wife pulled over to assist the injured motorist, and a Nissan Murano struck Jolly in the center lane, according to FHP.
  • The incident occurred on northbound I-95 just south of State Road 46 in Brevard County, and Jolly was airlifted to a hospital before succumbing to her injuries.
  • FHP reports that all involved drivers remained on scene as the investigation continues, and Jolly’s EMS agency highlighted her service since 2021 and a 2023 award.