Bystander's CPR Skills Save Infant's Life

Stephanie Horton's recent CPR training enabled her to save a baby's life following a devastating collision on the Glenn Highway. The crash, described as horrific by the Anchorage Fire Department, involved multiple vehicles during a busy morning commute. Police reported that a northbound truck crossed the median, striking three southbound vehicles. Sadly, one driver, 37-year-old Donna Reisinger, was killed, while her 1-year-old son sustained life-threatening injuries.

Horton, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was en route to her summer job when she encountered the aftermath of the crash. Recalling her CPR class from April, which included infant resuscitation techniques she initially thought she might not use, she immediately administered aid to the critically injured child. Her actions continued until Anchorage firefighters arrived and took over, highlighting the crucial role of bystander CPR in emergency situations.

The collision, which remains under investigation, closed the highway for nearly eight hours. Both Reisinger and the driver of the truck, 73-year-old Robert Twito (whose son suggested a presumed medical emergency caused the crash), were pronounced dead at the scene. The injured child was transported to a hospital, and updates indicated he was conscious and responsive by Sunday. Reisinger was remembered for her kindness and enthusiasm, while Twito was noted as a dedicated butcher.