Article: VICTIM NEVER DECLARED DEAD, OR REVIVED, FIRE OFFICIAL SAYS

Police statement on accident was wrong

DAYTON - Dayton Fire Department officials Monday said a pedestrian struck Sunday by an SUV at Edwin C. Moses Boulevard and West Third Street was never declared dead by medics nor later revived, as police reported.

"According to our medic crew's report, he was never dead," Assistant Fire Chief John Moore said. "His respirations never stopped and his heartbeat never stopped."

The man, Scott Tegtmeyer, 42, remained in serious condition Monday at Miami Valley Hospital's intensive care unit.

Moore said the department plans to speak with police officials who reported Tegtmeyer died and was later revived. "(Tegtmeyer) had difficulties breathing, and we aided ...

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