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.
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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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https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600