Photo By Capt. Aaron Moshier | Capt. Alicia Evans, M.D. renders aid to the victim of a motorcycle crash on July 7 in...... read more read more
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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Three Soldiers from Kosovo Force Multi-National Battle Group – East’s Task Force MED were driving off Camp Bondsteel July 7 when a motorcycle accident occurred in front of them.
“Everything happened so fast,” said Sgt. 1st Class Bertanya Scott, Task Force MED patient and administrative non-commissioned officer in charge.
Scott, who was driving, saw the motorcyclist enter a roundabout at a high speed and lose control. The motorcyclist veered in front of her and crashed headfirst into a guardrail.
In the vehicle with Scott were Task Force MED patient administrator Capt. Eric Callens and Task Force MED medical director Capt. Alicia Evans, M.D.
“His helmet saved his life, without a doubt,” Evans said.
Callens called the Camp Bondsteel Joint Operations Center battle desk who granted his team permission to render first aid.
A group of civilians had gathered around the victim. Evans instructed them not to move him. She conducted a head-to-toe assessment while Callens retrieved a first-aid kit from their vehicle and Scott provided security.
“The patient’s eyes were open but he wasn’t really there,” Evans said. “He was unresponsive.”
Evans cut away his blood-stained jeans and found two open wounds. The man’s leg was badly broken. Evans bandaged his wounds as Callens and the civilians, some of whom spoke English, assisted.
“Everybody was super helpful and appreciative,” Evans said. “It reminded us why we’re here—to help the people of Kosovo.”
A local ambulance soon arrived and transported the victim to the hospital.
“Multi-National Battle Group – East medical providers are trained professionals ready to execute our mission in Kosovo and respond to emergency situations wherever they occur,” Task Force MED Commander Maj. Christine Harris said. “Dr. Evans, Capt. Callens and Sgt. 1st Class Scott are leaders who understand the operational environment. Their quick response to this incident is an example of that.”
Multi-National Battle Group – East is deployed to Kosovo on a nine-month security and stabilization mission. The 155th Medical Detachment, 261st Medical Battalion, 44th Medical Brigade, from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is serving as Task Force MED, which is the battle group’s medical provider and runs a hospital on Camp Bondsteel.
As Scott, Callens and Evans drove away from the scene, a local man driving a truck waved them down and gave them pastries.
“That was just his way of saying thank you,” Evans said. “The people here trust us and they’re happy we’re here.”
| Date Taken: | 07.13.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 07.14.2018 11:52 |
| Story ID: | 284270 |
| Location: | CAMP BONDSTEEL, ZZ |
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