All articles tagged with #medical emergency
Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Long Island math coordinator and mother of four, died after her SUV crashed into a backyard pool in Hewlett. Investigators believe she suffered a medical emergency before the crash and do not suspect foul play; she called 911 from the vehicle but died en route to the hospital. Rahmani was mourned at her funeral, and she had been planning a Paris getaway with her husband.
A medical episode behind the wheel triggered a chain-reaction crash on U.S. Highway 281 near Bitters Road in San Antonio. Surveillance video shows a Toyota Highlander losing control, hitting a TxDOT sign, and crossing into northbound lanes, colliding with a Dodge Ram and then a Chevrolet Suburban, causing two girls (ages 11 and 15) to be ejected from the Ram with serious injuries; the Ram driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Highlander driver is cooperating with investigators, and as of Sunday no charges have been filed; the driver’s condition is unknown.
A 22-year-old man identified as Rain McMillan Walmsley died after suffering a medical emergency aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 958 from Dallas to Los Angeles; despite CPR and swift medical response on landing at LAX, he was pronounced dead and the cause of death has not yet been determined as investigators and the county medical examiner continue the inquiry.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas to LAX suffered a mid-flight medical emergency during which crew and bystanders performed CPR; the passenger died after the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport, with medics unable to revive him and officials not yet releasing the victim’s identity or the cause of death.
At Steel City Comic-Con in Pittsburgh, 69-year-old Christopher Lambert suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while signing autographs. He was rushed to a local hospital; reps say he’s perfectly fine and resting in his hotel, with officials citing a blood-sugar drop from fatigue and not eating. It’s unclear if he’ll attend Sunday’s events, though he’s expected to appear at FAN EXPO in Chicago next week; Lambert has faced health issues in the past, including a back injury last year that led to canceled appearances.
Earth, Wind & Fire's joint concert with Lionel Richie at San Francisco's Chase Center was canceled minutes before showtime due to a medical emergency involving a band member; the show will be rescheduled and ticket holders can keep their tickets for the new date or obtain refunds at the point of purchase. Richie had previously postponed shows due to health concerns, and the group still has four more stops on the tour, beginning Aug. 8 in Palm Desert, followed by Los Angeles and two remaining shows in Phoenix/Arizona in mid-August.
Earth, Wind & Fire postponed their San Francisco show minutes before taking the stage due to a medical emergency involving a band member—reportedly drummer John Paris—leaving the patient listed as in critical condition; Lionel Richie is still co-headlining, and the date will be rescheduled with upcoming stops in Palm Desert, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin.
A medical scare involving a member of Earth, Wind & Fire forced Lionel Richie’s Chase Center concert in San Francisco to be postponed minutes before showtime; tickets will be honored on a rescheduled date or refunded, and the tour will resume Saturday in Palm Desert with stops in Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin.
Armando Rubio of 90 Day Fiancé tearfully updated followers about his daughter Hannah’s ongoing medical emergency, saying doctors have found no clear cause in recent MRI results and that a more invasive neck-entry procedure may be needed; Hannah is being treated in Arizona while Rubio remains in Mexico after his humanitarian parole request was denied, with family by her side and supporters donating to a GoFundMe for medical bills.
DC recorded 6,009 911 calls during July 4th, about 700 medical contacts on the National Mall, and four arrests on the Mall, with crowds returning after rain delays and the celebration largely peaceful.
An Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 on AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain became incapacitated. The first officer landed the aircraft safely and emergency crews met the plane; several passengers helped restrain the captain during what was described as a seizure-like episode. The captain was hospitalized, and the flight later continued to Halifax. The incident highlights the importance of two-pilot crews and trained crew responses to in-flight medical emergencies.
An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency; the first officer took control and landed the aircraft safely as several passengers and a registered nurse restrained the pilot for about 40 minutes, before responders met the plane and the captain was taken to a hospital. The flight carried 61 passengers, and Air Canada says it is arranging alternate travel for those affected.
An Air Canada flight (operated by PAL Airlines) carrying 61 passengers from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston’s Logan International Airport after the captain suffered a medical emergency; the first officer assumed control and landed the De Havilland Q400 safely at 1:37 p.m. local time. Massport responders aided the crew, the captain was taken for medical treatment, and the airline is arranging new travel for the passengers.
Passengers on an Air Canada flight restrained the captain after he appeared to suffer a medical emergency, likely a seizure, causing the aircraft to divert to Boston. The co-pilot landed the plane safely; the captain was hospitalized, and 61 passengers were accommodated with alternate travel arrangements.
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson collapsed with no pulse during a Raleigh track meet, received CPR and an AED, and was transported to a hospital. Fleet Feet says she’s showing encouraging improvement and remains under medical care; Simpson, who retired in 2024 and now serves as Fleet Feet’s chief running officer, has been in good spirits and even asked about her mile time as doctors monitor her recovery.