Wyckoff Cops Honored For Helping Driver That Stopped Breathing

WYCKOFF, NJ - Township officials recognized two Wyckoff police officers who jumped into action during an October prisoner transport in Hudson County to help a man who fell unresponsive after a car accident.

On Tuesday evening, the committee honored Officers Michael Teegan and Michael Scalise for their life saving efforts. The officers were given proclamations, as well as letters of commendation from Assemblyman Kevin Rooney, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Senator Kristin Corrado.

Related: Wyckoff Cops Help Driver On Route 495 Who Stopped Breathing

On Oct. 17, Teegan and Scalise were traveling on Route 495 when they were flagged down by a driver that was involved in a two-car crash, according to Lt. Joseph Soto.

The driver told the officers the other motorist was still in his car and not responding, Soto said.

While Scalise remained with the prisoner, he radioed communications and requested assistance from Port Authority Police, Soto said. Teegan determined the driver was unresponsive, removed him from the vehicle and discovered he was not breathing, Soto said.

Teegan began chest compressions and was quickly joined by Port Authority officers, according to the lieutenant. An automated external defibrillator was hooked up and several shocks were delivered to revive the man. He was then taken to a local hospital, Soto said.