Family members, fellow paramedics and residents gathered in Charlottetown this week for a funeral service honouring Jenna Croucher, one of two Prince Edward Island paramedics who died after an ambulance collided with a transport truck in New Brunswick earlier this month.
Regimental procession and community turnout
A regimental-style procession accompanied by multiple emergency vehicles brought the service to the church on July 17, with onlookers and colleagues lining the route. The somber scene reflected the province’s collective grief after the deaths of two frontline emergency medical workers and the patient they were transporting.
The funeral was attended by family and friends, as well as members of the emergency services community. The funeral procession photograph taken outside the church showed the line of emergency vehicles and the respectful presence of the community.
Context and impact
The deaths of local paramedics Jenna Croucher and Mike MacKenzie, together with the patient in their care, Anne Martell, were the result of a collision involving an ambulance and a transport truck in New Brunswick. The two paramedics’ passing has prompted a wave of condolences across the Island and attention to the risks faced routinely by emergency responders.
- Service members from multiple emergency agencies attended the funeral procession.
- Community members gathered along the procession route in Charlottetown.
- The incident has raised public awareness of the hazards paramedics face while responding to calls.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jenna Croucher | Paramedic |
| Mike MacKenzie | Paramedic |
| Anne Martell | Patient |
Officials have confirmed the three lives were lost in the single collision. Public officials and emergency-service leaders have extended condolences to the families and colleagues affected, and services across the region observed moments of mourning.
What it means for Islanders
The passing of two paramedics has been felt widely across Prince Edward Island, where many communities are small and the network of first responders is tightly connected. For the families of those lost, for co-workers who relied on them day to day, and for residents who depend on emergency services, the loss is immediate and profound.
In the days following the crash, memorials and vigils have taken place and emergency services have made arrangements to support staff and families. The province continues to grieve as more details and tributes emerge.
Further coverage will follow as families and officials share additional information about memorials and supports for those affected.
