By Pam Wright
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Two Chatham-Kent police officers have been recognized with a chief’s commendation for their quick thinking and bravery in connection with a serious accident west of Wallaceburg in December.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 2 on St. Clair Parkway between Dufferin Avenue and Stewart Line.
Constables Max Bossence and Trevor Biskey were presented with the commendation at a recent Chatham-Kent Police Services Board meeting for acting in a way that Chief Gary Conn deemed as “good judgment and teamwork.”
According to the chief’s report Bossence, the first to arrive on scene, discovered that a motor vehicle had crashed into the frigid waters of Running Creek. The vehicle was carrying four males, who apparently exited in different ways. Bossence immediately went to the water’s edge and discovered a severely injured male sitting against a tree who was unable to communicate.
Another male was found lying face down in the water. When Biskey arrived to assist, Bossence discarded his gear and waded into the creek to bring the man to shore. The officer started CPR, while Biskey administered first aid to the other injured male.
When EMS and Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue arrived, both of the officers helped carry the first male up to the ambulance. Sadly, the man pulled from the water was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Constables Bossence and Biskey quickly recognized the dangers they were faced with, however they assessed and acted quickly in the face of adversity,” Conn said in his acknowledgment.
