First responders in southern Colorado are mourning the loss of one of their loved ones after a fatal crash

CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – First responders in Custer County are mourning the loss of one of their loved ones after a fatal accident over the weekend.

According to Custer County Emergency Medical Services, paramedic Andrew Fernandez died in an accident on Saturday. They said the two-vehicle accident happened on the way to work.

According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, a Westcliffe man was seriously injured in the accident. The accident is currently under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.

Meanwhile, first responders in Custer County are mourning Fernandez.

“Andrew was a first-class paramedic and an even better person. Andrew was a smart, intelligent and warm person,” Custer County Emergency Services said in a post on Facebook. “He was highly respected at Custer County EMS for his meticulous patient care and helpfulness.”

They said he had been working as a paramedic for more than ten years. He leaves behind a wife, Justine, and a two-year-old daughter.

A GoFundMe has been set up in his honor and for his family. You can find that here.

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