Owen County EMS paramedic Brandon Staley passed away in the line of duty while caring for patients en route to the hospital.

Just after 5:30 pm Sunday, Staley responded to the scene of an auto accident north of Gosport.  A press release from Owen County E.M.S. states that access to the patients was difficult due to the immediate terrain. Two pediatric patients were transferred to the waiting ambulance where Staley and his partner treated their injuries while a firefighter drove them to the hospital.

During the course of the transport, Staley developed chest pain and fell unconscious. He was taken to IU Bloomington Hospital where he later died.

Staley’s  patients arrived safely at the hospital where their care continued.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Brandon’s family. Arrangements are pending and will be shared. Please keep the EMS families in your thoughts and prayers as we work through this difficult time,” in a statement released by the Owen County EMS.