Cyclist Taken by Air Ambulance in Critical Condition After Medical Emergency in Parksville
Passersby gave first aid before paramedics and an air ambulance took the cyclist to hospital in critical condition, BC EHS said.
- On Thursday, July 30, a cyclist was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after experiencing a medical emergency on the Island Highway in Parksville.
- Oceanside RCMP reported the cyclist suffered a medical event while crossing the center median, though Sgt. Shane Worth told PQB News it remains unclear whether the event occurred before or during the crossing.
- Passersby provided initial first aid before EHS paramedics arrived at the 1200 block of Island Highway at 10:38 a.m., responding with primary, advanced, and critical care paramedics plus a supervisor.
- Parksville Fire Rescue established a helicopter landing zone at the weigh scales near Exit 46, Assistant Fire Chief Cam Cruickshank confirmed, while Police briefly closed the road to facilitate transport.
- The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the cyclist's medical emergency remains ongoing following the successful helicopter extraction and road reopening.
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Cyclist taken by air ambulance in critical condition after medical emergency in Parksville
A cyclist was airlifted to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency on the Island Highway on July 30. BC EHS was called to the 1200 block of Island Highway in Parksville at 10:38 a.m., and responded with an ambulance with primary care paramedics, an ambulance with advanced care paramedics, an ambulance with critical care paramedics and a paramedic supervisor. Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to one patient who was transport…
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