Mary Jolly was a decorated Gaston County paramedic.
Credit: Gaston County EMS
Author: Bonnie Zhang
Published: 4:33 PM EST November 17, 2025
Updated: 9:08 AM EST November 18, 2025
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida — A Gaston County paramedic died in Florida after a car hit her while she was trying to provide medical aid to a crash victim on Monday, Nov. 17.
Mary Jolly, 27, was a decorated paramedic with Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS).
Jolly was in Brevard County, outside Orlando, when there was a collision on I-95 early Saturday morning. Jolly was providing aid to a driver when another car hit her.
Jolly was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
“Mary was more than a colleague — she was part of our EMS family,” GEMS Deputy Chief Jamie McConnell said. “Her compassion, steady presence, and deep commitment to serving this community touched countless lives. This loss will be felt across our entire organization.”
Earlier this year, Jolly was working on the crew that saved someone having a heart attack.
Jolly was a paramedic on the swift water team and was named B-Shift Outstanding Paramedic in 2023.
“Mary represented the finest qualities of our EMS professionals – dedication, courage, and a commitment to caring for every person she encountered,” Deputy County Manager Vincent Wong said. “We are heartbroken by her passing. On behalf of Gaston County, we honor her service and extend our deepest sympathies to her family and to every member of our public safety team.”
Credit: Gaston County EMS
