Surrey cyclist given CPR after hit by SUV

A Surrey cyclist received CPR after struck by SUV. A cyclist succumbed to his injuries after being hit by a sports utility vehicle in Surrey.

Danger on the road

According to RCMP, a Ford Escape was driving near 108^th Ave. and 142^nd St. when it struck a man on his bicycle. The victim was thrown from his bike and seriously injured. The paramedics at the scene performed CPR but he later died of his injuries in a healthcare facility.

Kelowna first aid — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital life-saving technique that can save lives.

The Mounties stated that the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Speed and alcohol do not seem to be involved in the collision which severely damaged the front-end of the vehicle.

Intervention with CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital life-saving technique that can save lives. You can learn this skill by enrolling in a first aid course today. If promptly performed, it can improve the chances of survival during emergencies.

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LEARN MORE

Learn how to help by enrolling in a class on CPR and for more information, check out these sources:

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment