Kanawha County Ambulance Authority Chief Resigns, Paramedic Tabbed as Interim

Following Lucas dragging death, Kanawha County ambulance authority director resigns

The executive director of Kanawha County's ambulance authority in Charleston, West Virginia, has resigned. Monica Mason submitted her resignation at the May 28, 2026, board of directors meeting for the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority. This follows controversy and criticism of the KCEAA following the dragging death of John Curtis Lucas in Elkview early on April 16. Curtis, 45, was struck and dragged by a KCEAA ambulance for almost tw…

Kanawha County ambulance authority chief resigns, paramedic tabbed as interim

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority has resigned. Monica Mason The KCEAA Board of Directors put out a statement Thursday afternoon to announce it had accepted the resignation of Monica Mason, effective immediately. The KCEAA announced that paramedic and current director of operations Jason Sergent has been selected as interim executive director to replace Mason. “He will oversee day-to-d…

Kanawha County Ambulance director submits resignation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority has submitted her resignation. According to Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler, Monica Mason plans to step down from her position with the KCEAA. Wheeler says Mason announced her decision at a meeting Thursday at noon. In a statement from the KCEAA [...]