Chicago, Illinois – A Cook County sheriff’s sergeant revived an unresponsive man after spotting an overturned vehicle on Interstate 90.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Kevin Johnson was driving southbound on I-90 near 16th Street last month when he noticed a vehicle overturned along the roadway and stopped to help.
When Sgt. Johnson approached the scene, officials said he found a man lying on the ground without a pulse and not breathing.
Without hesitation, Johnson began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). After an initial attempt, he continued compressions and completed a second round of CPR.
Authorities said the man began breathing again and regained a pulse, a critical step that stabilized him before emergency medical teams arrived.
According to the sheriff’s office, Johnson maintained the man’s breathing until paramedics and Illinois State Police reached the scene and took over care.
Officials credited Johnson’s quick response with helping save the man’s life.
“We are grateful Sgt. Johnson was in the right place at the right time,” the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, noting his “quick thinking and lifesaving actions exemplify what it truly means to protect and serve.”
The sheriff’s office shared body-camera footage of the response, showing Johnson assisting the victim along the interstate as traffic continued moving nearby.
The circumstances surrounding the crash that caused the vehicle to overturn were not immediately released, and authorities have not identified the man who was revived.
Incidents like this highlight how first responders and passing motorists on major commuter routes like I-90 can become the first line of emergency care before ambulances arrive.
Authorities have not said whether the driver involved in the crash required additional medical treatment or hospitalization.
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