The ambulance technician who died after an object struck his vehicle’s windscreen on the way to a 999 call had “retired and returned” to help with the COVID-19 response.
Jeremy Daw, a “loving father and husband” also known as Jack, was killed at the junction of Moreton Road and the A49, north of Hereford at 8am on Saturday, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
His crewmate, the driver, was injured in the incident and required hospital treatment before being discharged – but Mr Daw was confirmed dead at the scene.
An object hit the ambulance’s windscreen
Speaking to Sky News, Emergency Services Operations Delivery Director, Nathan Hudson, said the accident took place on a “busy A road” coming out of Hereford.
He said: “I think first and foremost, the condolences of everybody here at West Midlands ambulance service are with the family and also the friends and colleagues of Jeremy Daw who passed away yesterday.
“He was a loving father, loving husband and had…
