From CPD's FB:

"Earlier this morning, at approximately 9:45 a.m., an off-duty Chicago Police Officer was driving on the 3500 block of North Damen Ave when he observed a female motorist open her car door in the path of a 21 year old male cyclist. The cyclist collided with the car door with significant force, causing a laceration to his neck. The officer immediately stopped to render aid and, seeing that the victim was losing a large amount of blood from his wound, was able to utilize his specialized training to apply pressure to the cyclist’s neck with a bandage and stemmed the bleeding until Chicago Fire Department personnel could arrive on scene. The injured cyclist was subsequently taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he is currently listed in serious but stable condition. The traffic crash remains under investigation."

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http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-87764610/

Off duty Chicago Police Officer helps save cyclist after dooring on Damen.

Thank you Officer Sean Hayes!

Now with more fair weather riders on the streets, many injuries are sure to occur with uneducated motorists and bicycle riders alike. Too bad safety transportation tips during driver's education are lacking. Good thing someone was educated enough to help fix the situation.

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