Michael McDuffie
07-02-2005, 1:51 AM
On my way home, noticed a guy get out of his car and go around front. It was an 80's junker Caddy so I figured it ran real well.
Heard a thump and some hollering, turned around just in time to watch the car roll over him and drag him about 10 feet. Hung a u-turn and started talking to him best I could since he was screaming that he couldn't breath.
I got him to calm down a bit, found his jack in the trunk and started lifting some of the weight off of him. Ran out of lift on that one and borrowed another from some kids that looked like they wanted to help but didn't know what to do. As if I had a good idea myself.
By this time I'm wondering if anyone has called 911. No, of course not, its more interesting to watch me. Anyhow, some guy gets 911 but doesn't know where he is so now I'm working the jack, talking to the guy under the car and the 911 operator.
About this time a Des Moines police officer pulls up and asks if I need help.
Yes, I do.
I stop lifting as I don't want it to fall back on him and I don't know what kind of injuries he has. The medics show up about now along with the chief in his SUV, two more cop cars, the Medic One and at least one fire truck. Seems they had been told that the car had rolled and that there was someone trapped under it.
Now that the pros have arrived I stepped back a bit and talked to his girl friend, who was understandably freaked out.
I don't know the guy’s name and I didn't leave my number with anyone so I guess that makes me the mysterious stranger.
The cops and medics thanked me, I got a hug from the girl friend and then I continued on home. I’m still a bit shaky but I’m pleased that I was able to react in a calm and constructive manner.
Michael
Heard a thump and some hollering, turned around just in time to watch the car roll over him and drag him about 10 feet. Hung a u-turn and started talking to him best I could since he was screaming that he couldn't breath.
I got him to calm down a bit, found his jack in the trunk and started lifting some of the weight off of him. Ran out of lift on that one and borrowed another from some kids that looked like they wanted to help but didn't know what to do. As if I had a good idea myself.
By this time I'm wondering if anyone has called 911. No, of course not, its more interesting to watch me. Anyhow, some guy gets 911 but doesn't know where he is so now I'm working the jack, talking to the guy under the car and the 911 operator.
About this time a Des Moines police officer pulls up and asks if I need help.
Yes, I do.
I stop lifting as I don't want it to fall back on him and I don't know what kind of injuries he has. The medics show up about now along with the chief in his SUV, two more cop cars, the Medic One and at least one fire truck. Seems they had been told that the car had rolled and that there was someone trapped under it.
Now that the pros have arrived I stepped back a bit and talked to his girl friend, who was understandably freaked out.
I don't know the guy’s name and I didn't leave my number with anyone so I guess that makes me the mysterious stranger.
The cops and medics thanked me, I got a hug from the girl friend and then I continued on home. I’m still a bit shaky but I’m pleased that I was able to react in a calm and constructive manner.
Michael