Fallen Ada County Paramedic honored by fellow first responders
Jan 11, 2025
First responders, law enforcement, and firefighters gathered on Saturday to pay their respects and honor fallen Ada County Paramedic Lieutenant, Kody Hansen. In a post to social media, Ada County Paramedics called Kody, a "devoted father, husband, brother, son, and paramedic."Hansen died in a head-on car crash on January 4 in Canyon County. The collision occurred as another car was attempting to pass a semi-truck on US Highway 20. That car ultimately hit Hansen's vehicle head-on, killing the paramedic. The driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital by air ambulance. According to the GoFundMe page set up in his memory, Kody Hansen was traveling home from a "long shift serving the community he loved when the crash occurred."Kody is survived by his wife, Chelsea, and their three daughters. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the Hansen family as they navigate this trying time.