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Article: VICTIM NEVER DECLARED DEAD, OR REVIVED, FIRE OFFICIAL SAYS
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- Dayton Daily News
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- May 25, 2004
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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 ...