OH Snowplow Driver Helps Rescue Sick Newborn in Nick of Time
A snow plow driver in Cincinnati, Ohio, is receiving praise for his role in saving a sick newborn during a severe winter storm.
The incident occurred Sunday when Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) driver Joe Estes received an important phone call, Fox 19 reported Monday.
An ambulance was supposed to transport the sick infant, named Bryson, to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for treatment, but the roads were so bad the vehicle couldn’t get there.
Estes knew time was running out for baby Bryson and set to work clearing miles of road while the ambulance carrying the newborn followed.
Video sequence watch Estes’ snow plow moved through the deep snow with lights flashing as the ambulance followed safely behind. Additionally, visibility seemed poor, but that didn’t stop Estes from making sure Bryson arrived at his destination:
“This is probably the most important trip of my ODOT career. It wasn’t just about pushing snow, it was about getting that ambulance to that hospital safely and back,” Estes commented after the mission.
A respiratory therapist traveling with Bryson later thanked Estes for his help, saying, “We knew he was going to be cool — we got on the phone with him a few times and he said, ‘Tell me exactly what you need and where we’re going.’ »
Authorities say Bryson is doing well while being treated at the hospital, according to WLWT.
ODOT common Images of snow-covered roads early Tuesday, asking residents to make sure they give them space to work:
Despite all the attention and praise, Estes doesn’t want any glory but just wanted to know that the child was okay. “I’m not the hero by any means. I hope for the best,” he said.
According to reporter Brooklyn Andres, Estes worked more than 30 hours in three days to help clear the roads.
“As a parent, knowing that I played a small, small role in helping that ambulance and that child and his family get through this and whatever procedure they needed, it’s a feel-good story,” Estes said.
