Quick-thinking Hiram and Windham first responders saved teen’s life on the turnpike

Windham Lt. Jeffrey Scott and Lt. Chris Pekarek treat a patient on the side of the turnpike. Image via Ohio State Highway Patrol

Quick-thinking Hiram and Windham first responders saved teen’s life on the turnpike

- Wendy DiAlesandro

The Windham Fire Department honored an Ohio State Highway Patrolman Dec. 7 for his contributions toward saving a teen’s life last summer on the Ohio Turnpike.

A news release from the Windham fire chief described the incident. On July 14, the WFD received a call about a teen who was experiencing a severe allergic reaction. Antwon Watson, 16, was struggling to breathe and turning blue. 

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