(Starke County, IN) - GoFundMe accounts have been set up for the families of two Starke County paramedics who were involved in a tragic accident over the weekend.

 

While responding to a call south of Bass Lake on Saturday, a Starke County ambulance driven by Michael Wilcox Sr. was hit by a car at a rural intersection. The ambulance rolled onto its side, killing Wilcox. His partner EMT Brandy Salita was seriously injured. Salita was taken to Northwest Health in La Porte, then transformed to South Bend. She suffered a deep head laceration and three broken vertebrae in her neck.

 

According to family, Salita is a single mother of three who is just about to finish nursing school. She will be out of work a minimum of three months while she recuperates.

 

Wilcox was a lifelong Starke County resident of Starke County who dedicated much of his time to serving the county as EMT, firefighter, posse member, and reserve officer. He leaves behind a wife and two grown children.

 

Visit the Wilcox GoFundMe page HERE.

Visit the Salita GoFundMe page HERE.