Texas City Honors Five Women Who Helped Save Motorcyclist After I-45 Crash

On Wednesday, five women received recognition for their quick and coordinated actions following a serious accident on I-45, which resulted in a motorcyclist being found unconscious, not breathing, and without a pulse, according to city officials.

The recent Texas City Commission meeting honored a group for their prompt response after witnessing a collision involving a female motorcyclist. A city statement reveals that the women initiated CPR, notified drivers, and managed traffic to facilitate quicker access for emergency crews to the scene.

According to Texas City Police Officer Logan Kelley, the women's collaboration proved essential in the crucial moments leading up to the arrival of first responders. Kelley assumed responsibility for chest compressions upon reaching the injured motorcyclist, working in tandem with bystanders until the woman successfully regained a pulse and began to breathe once more. Emergency medical services subsequently transported her to a hospital.

During the ceremony, Assistant Police Chief Manuel Johnson commended the bystanders, describing their actions as heroic and highlighting the significant impact of their intervention. The city presented awards to Brandy Hockenbury, Kellie Frank, Hely Salhi, Jenifer Vance, and Ruth Oliver.

Garry, the motorcyclist's husband, was present at the meeting to express his gratitude to the women. He informed city leaders that his wife is still in a coma, yet she remains alive due to the dedicated efforts of the group and the responding officers. “These individuals were instrumental in saving her life,” he stated. “They insisted they hadn’t, yet the truth reveals otherwise.”

Authorities highlighted that the women's swift actions demonstrated the vital role of prompt bystander intervention in saving lives during critical emergencies.

Details regarding the motorcyclist's condition remain undisclosed.