Five heroic citizens save a crash victim’s life

TEXAS CITY, TX – If you saw the small group of people gathered at Texas City’s City Commission
meeting last night and witnessed their heartfelt hugs, smiles and happy tears, it would have been
natural to think that they were family.
And in many ways, that’s exactly what they’ve become.
They were strangers to each other until early November, when there was a major accident on I-45
involving a female motorcyclist. She was severely injured and was not conscious or breathing. She
also did not have a pulse.
Five women immediately sprang into action, each getting out of her own vehicle and rushing to help
in any way they could. They began to administer CPR and quickly worked together to direct and
divert traffic, clearing a path for emergency responders to get through immediately.
“Their quick thinking and coordination saved irreplaceable time in getting to her,” Texas City police
officer Logan Kelley said.
Officer Kelley took over chest compressions, alternating with the group on-scene, and after several
rounds of CPR, the motorcyclist began to breathe again, and her pulse was restored.
Shortly thereafter, EMS arrived on the scene, again assisted by these brave women who cleared a
path through traffic for them. With their help, medics were able to stabilize the motorcycle driver
and transport her to the hospital.
At the City Commission meeting, the group was recognized and thanked for their lifesaving actions.
“Tonight, we gather to honor five extraordinary citizens whose actions remind us of what it truly
means to be a hero,” TCPD Assistant Police Chief Manuel Johnson said. “In the face of danger,
these individuals stepped forward without hesitation. Because of their bravery and quick thinking, a
life was saved.”