Pedestrian trapped beneath car in Vanier crash in critical condition

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A man in his 40s suffered critical chest injuries early Friday afternoon when he was struck and trapped beneath a car in Vanier, paramedics said.

Firefighters arriving at the crash shortly after noon were able to lift the vehicle off the victim using extrication equipment and paramedics immediately began care, the fire department said.

The man was in cardiac arrest but paramedics worked “aggressively” to resuscitate him. Resuscitation efforts included insertion of needles into the chest, paramedics reported.

He was critical on arrival to the hospital.

First responders were asking people to avoid the area of Durocher Street and Deschamps Avenue after the 12:20 p.m. crash.

12:20 responded to Deschamps and Durocher for male 40s struck by car. Trapped under vehicle. Extricated by @OttFire. Pt in cardiac arrest. Aggressive resuscitation by paramedics including insertion of needles inside chest. Pt in critical condition at hospital. pic.twitter.com/qKlpwLvwVE

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) March 23, 2018
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Crews on scene of collision involving a pedestrian. Person is confirmed trapped under vehicle at Durocher St & Deschamps Ave. Firefighters have completed specialized extrication. Avoid area #ottnews #otttraffic pic.twitter.com/QfR5ORSUEF

— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) March 23, 2018
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Traffic Alert: Road closure on Durocher Street from St-Paul Street to Deschamps Avenue due to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Deschamps is closed closed from Durocher to Emond. Please avoid the area. #ottnews #otttraffic

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) March 23, 2018
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