An off-duty police officer saved a life by performing CPR. The officer is credited for saving the life of a driver during a medical emergency that led to a rush-hour crash on the Port Mann bridge last week.
Saving a life on the line
New Westminster Police Const. Todd Sweet was on his way home when he saw that a vehicle had crashed head-on into a concrete barrier. Sweet assisted an off-duty officer with the Vancouver Police Department and members of the RCMP pull the man from the vehicle.
Sweet started CPR as the others assisted in clearing the airway of the driver, stabilize his spine and direct traffic around the scene to allow an ambulance to approach. After some time, the paramedics were able to reach the scene and the man was rushed into surgery. He is currently recovering in an intensive care unit.
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