Colo. paramedic killed in off-duty crash

The Gazette

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Custer County Emergency Medical Services and Custer County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a paramedic in a two-vehicle crash Saturday.

Andrew Fernandez, a Custer County EMS paramedic, died in a crash, according to a social media post.

“Andrew was a top-notch paramedic and an even better human being,” according to the post by Custer County EMS. “Andrew was a clever, intelligent, and warm person.”

Fernandez, 39, was a paramedic for 10-plus years, Custer County EMS said. He is survived by a wife and 2-year-old daughter.

A GoFundMe account has been started to support the family.

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