A 63 year old male from Vacaville was traveling on a trail in steep terrain when he lost control of his ATV causing it to roll over and eject him. The patient was not wearing a helmet and had been knocked unconscious sustaining a large laceration to his head. Due to the location of the collision, the quickest way to extricate the patient from the scene was by hoist. He was then flown to a nearby field where he was transferred to a nearby trauma center. Like other activities involving high speeds and heavy machinery, riding an ATV can be risky. To help stay safe, follow common sense safety tips: Be prepared, don’t ride alone, wear protective gear and don’t ride under the influence. The CHP Air Operations Unit operates 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and is based at the Napa County Airport and operates four aircraft (two airplanes and two helicopters) which patrol approximately 6,923 square miles that proudly serves a residential population of more than 6,923,400 people. The helicopter is staffed with a CHP Officer/Pilot and a CHP Officer/Paramedic. The airplane is staffed by a CHP Officer/Pilot and a CHP Officer/Flight Officer.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0000
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