Woman hit by truck expected to survive thanks to first aid at the scene
EUGENE, Ore. - A pedestrian hit by a pickup truck on a busy highway is expected to survive, thanks to the quick actions of the driver who hit her and the first officer on scene, the Eugene Police Department said.
Sylvia Rose Titus, 22, was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the crash Tuesday night. Her condition has improved, and she is expected to survive, police said Friday.
Investigators credit the driver of the pickup truck, 26-year-old Shanel Marie Presley of Harrisburg, with saving her life. Presley administered CPR to Titus immediately after the crash, coached by a Central Lane 911 calltaker.
Officer Lori Barnes, the first Eugene Police officer on the scene, also administered first aid. Investigators believe their actions likely saved the victim's life.
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Happy ending.... this time. Imagine if the first aid had backfired and made their condition worse. Â We've all heard of the guy who was sued by the woman he dragged away from her burning car because he moved her wrong and injured her spine. Â Leave it to the professionals so situations can stay under control. Â See an accident? Call an ambulance. Â See an active shooter? Call the cops.
good, good and good.
I'm glad to see that this version of the story doesn't include the statement, "the driver is not expected to face criminal charges" as many other accounts online do. It should've been obvious from the beginning that she was not responsible for this incident, the pedestrian was.Â
Nice follow up on this story, Thank you so much !
@rottengov I was just thinking that. It's nice to see a follow up.Â