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Father's Rapid Response Saves Daughter After Crash
7 Jun
Summary
- Off-duty fire captain performed CPR at the scene.
- Teen sustained a punctured lung, broken femur, pelvis, and jaw.
- GoFundMe fundraiser has raised over $62,000 for recovery.
A St. Louis fire captain, Jake Brockmeier, provided critical care to his daughter, Alyssa, after she was involved in a serious car accident on Tuesday, May 26. He received an emergency alert from her phone and arrived at the scene before first responders.
Alyssa, 17, had skidded on wet pavement, leading to a collision. Captain Brockmeier found her unresponsive and immediately administered CPR, noting she had no pulse. She suffered a punctured lung, broken femur, pelvis, and jaw.
First responders arrived shortly after, taking over her care and transporting her to the hospital for surgery. Alyssa remains hospitalized and has not yet woken up, but shows small signs of progress, including initiating her own breaths while on a ventilator.
Her family is focused on her recovery, which will involve extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. A GoFundMe supporting Alyssa's healing has raised over $62,000. Loved ones continue to send thoughts and prayers for her journey toward recovery.
