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Over the weekend, a group of bystanders in Lakewood, Colorado, prevented a potentially tragic situation after a driver suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel. The driver’s car began rolling toward a lake and witnesses quickly tried to pull the driver from the vehicle but the doors wouldn’t open. Thinking fast, they came up with a plan to stop the car.
The group placed large rocks and tree branches in front of the car’s tires, managing to bring it to a stop. Lakewood Police tweeted pics of the scene, showing how close the vehicle came to going into the lake. The citizens’ quick actions allowed extra time for first responders to arrive and help the driver.
Lakewood Police praised the bystanders, thanking them publicly for saving the driver and saying their efforts made a real difference in helping someone in need. First responders, including Lakewood Parks and Recreation rangers and West Metro Fire Rescue, were able to give the driver much-needed medical attention.
Source: KKTV