FHP trooper uses AED, CPR to save Kissimmee motorcyclist’s life

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper took quick action by using an AED and performing CPR to save a Kissimmee motorcyclist’s life last month.

On September 30, Florida Highway Patrol trooper Joseph Santos spotted a motorcyclist lying on the sidewalk in Kissimmee.

Santos retrieved his AED and began CPR on the driver, who has not been identified by authorities.

Moments later, the driver began breathing. The individual was transported to the hospital, where he was later released after a full recovery.

“We appreciate Trooper Santos and his saving efforts,” reads a social media post from FHP Orlando.

Most Popular

Orlando police arrest suspect in 2023 murder of 46-year-old man

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at an Orlando residence that claimed the life of a 46-year-old man in 2023.

Sanford teen killed in drug-deal-turned-robbery; 15-year-old arrested, another suspect at large

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a teenager during an alleged drug deal last month, and a second suspect is at large.

SUV, service dog stolen from SeaWorld hotel

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation after a family's SUV and service dog were stolen from a local hotel on Wednesday afternoon.

Dinosaur Adventure at Central Florida Fairgrounds this weekend

A one-of-a-kind interactive event featuring lifelike dinosaurs will return to Central Florida this weekend.

Shotgun-wielding Volusia man shoots neighbor, deputies say

A 42-year-old Orange City man is behind bars after he allegedly shot one of his neighbors with a shotgun early Wednesday morning.

Woman killed in rear-end collision on SR 528

A woman was killed in a rear-end collision on State Road 528 in Orange County on Wednesday morning.
Orlando
clear sky
67.5 ° F
70.1 °
63.7 °
93 %
1mph
0 %
Fri
92 °
Sat
93 °
Sun
93 °
Mon
92 °
Tue
85 °