A woman was given CPR after struck on King George Boulevard. The incident did not involve alcohol or speed. The woman was hit by a car on King George Boulevard.
Timely CPR
A 35-year old woman was hit by a southbound Jeep Cherokee at 79 Avenue and King George Boulevard. The victim was wearing dark clothes and was not using a crosswalk at the time of the incident.
A nurse who witnessed the accident stopped to deliver CPR before the arrival of the emergency crews. The victim was transported to a healthcare facility. Sadly, she was declared dead.
Prompt delivery of the life-saving skill
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that must be promptly performed during emergencies. It is vital in improving the chances of survival. It is recommended to enroll in a first aid course to learn the essential life-saving skills.
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LEARN MORE
Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR course 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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