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Hero Officers Save Elderly Driver in Hackensack
4 Sep
Summary
- Officers performed CPR and used a defibrillator to restart the man's heart.
- The 80-year-old driver was found unresponsive in his vehicle.
- This marks the third life-saving incident for Sheriff's Officer Dingertopadre.
An 80-year-old driver is recovering after Bergen County sheriff's officers performed a life-saving rescue on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of Essex Street and Polifly Road in Hackensack, New Jersey, where authorities were alerted to a vehicle stopped in the roadway.
Upon arrival, officers found the driver unresponsive. They acted quickly, breaking a passenger-side window to access the man. Working together, the officers removed him from the vehicle, administered CPR, and successfully used a defibrillator to restart his heart.
This critical intervention is the third time Sheriff's Officer Ryan Dingertopadre has been involved in a life-saving emergency of this nature. The sheriff emphasized that officers are rigorously trained in CPR and are expected to be prepared for such critical situations. The driver's positive outcome was directly attributed to the officers' rapid response and their proficiency in life-saving procedures. He remains in recovery following the incident.
