JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Kentucky paramedic's tragic death nine years ago continues to save lives and protect EMS families across the state.

40-year-old John Mackey was a father of three when he died in the line of duty on November 9, 2015. The Jessamine County paramedic was struck by a car in Nicholasville while investigating a minor accident involving his ambulance.

Mackey had gotten out of his ambulance to check for damage after clipping another vehicle while responding to a call. As he stood outside his emergency vehicle, another car struck him, causing life-threatening injuries.

He was rushed to the hospital, where medical teams fought to save his life for four days. Mackey's family made the difficult decision to take him off life support on November 9. As an organ donor,

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