A 19-year old victim of a crash in Abbotsford given CPR. The incident might be linked to excessive speed and intake of alcohol.
Dangerous crash in Abbotsford
Four men ranging in age from 19 to 25-years old were driving in a red Acura around 2:15 AM in the morning when the vehicle somehow lost control in a rural area of Townline and Olund roads.
The vehicle rolled, veered off the road and came to rest partially in a ditch. The police stated that one 19-year old passenger was ejected from the vehicle.
A witness stated that she was flagged down by someone in the vehicle and then all four men begged her to transport them to a hospital directly and not call the police. She called 911 anyways but stated that by the time the paramedics arrived, the driver fled the scene.
Const. Ian MacDonald stated that members who arrived on the scene were confronted with a set of circumstances that did not add up which set off a series of red flags.
Police stated that all the passengers suffered serious injuries in the crash but the 19-year old suffered critical injuries. The paramedics performed CPR on the teenager but he died in a healthcare facility. The other men are expected to survive.
Saving a life
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential skill during emergencies. You can be prepared by enrolling in a first aid course today.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in a course on CPR and for more information, check out these sources:
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600