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Elderly victim of pedestrian collision given CPR

An 81-year old woman involved in serious pedestrian collision given CPR. The Richmond RCMP are investigating the fatality on No. 1 Road and Tucker Road.

The Mounties confirm that an 81-year old Richmond woman died in a healthcare facility after a pedestrian crash. Based on the news release, the woman was struck by a late-model Mercedes SUV.

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The immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during emergencies can make a difference.

The witnesses provided medical assistance including CPR until the arrival of the emergency crews. The woman was transported to a healthcare facility where she was later declared dead due to the injuries she sustained.

The driver of the SUV, a 78-year old Richmond man stayed at the site and was cooperative with the police. Alcohol or speed were not contributing factors in the collision.

Importance of CPR

The immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during emergencies can make a difference. Bystanders can help save a life with prompt delivery of the life-saving technique.

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LEARN MORE

Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR training class and for more information, check out these sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation

https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment

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