King honours family of paramedic who died in ambulance crash

King Charles III has awarded the Elizabeth Emblem to the parents of Alice Clark, a 21-year-old paramedic who died in an ambulance crash in January 2022. The emblem recognises next of kin of public servants who died in the line of duty.

King Charles III has awarded the Elizabeth Emblem to the parents of Alice Clark. Alice was a 21-year-old paramedic who died in an ambulance crash on 5 January 2022. The emblem is given to next of kin of public servants who died in the line of duty. Mr and Mrs Clark met the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones, at Number 10 as part of a reception for recipients. Known details: - Alice Clark died after the ambulance she was travelling in was involved in a crash on 5 January 2022. - The ambulance driver pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, and a coroner found the ambulance service had not properly investigated prior complaints about the driver. - The Elizabeth Emblem will bear an inscription and the recipient's name; the Clarks are among 53 recipients named this month since the emblem was established in March 2024. Summary: The award recognises Alice's service and her parents have accepted the emblem on her behalf at an official reception. Undetermined at this time.