Photo by Vince Fedoroff
OFFICER SAVES THE DAY – Whitehorse firefighters examine the scene of Sunday eveningsʼ rollover on Robert Service Way. A quick-thinking RCMP officer averted a potental tragedy after the trucksʼ occupants couldntʼ escape from the vehicle.
A mother and small child were rescued from a rolled pickup truck billowing black smoke Sunday evening, thanks to an RCMP officer who smashed in the windshield to get them out.
A mother and small child were rescued from a rolled pickup truck billowing black smoke Sunday evening, thanks to an RCMP officer who smashed in the windshield to get them out.
The small green truck crashed on Robert Service Way at around 6 p.m., leaving a 43-year-old woman and her four-year-old son trapped inside.
Bystanders told the first officer on the scene they were unable to get them out.
With "large billows of dark smoke” pluming from the vehicle, Const. Susan Shaw-Davis approached and told the woman to cover her face and the child's, as she was going to break the windshield.
"The constable utilized her baton and kicked in at the windshield, making a hole large enough for the occupants to exit the truck,” police said today.
An ambulance crew transported them to Whitehorse General Hospital as firefighters dealt with the truck.
They were released later that day.
The two family members are from British Columbia, and were visiting Whitehorse for the holidays, a police news release stated.
Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, which involved no other vehicles.
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Comments (18)
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Mark Davis on Jul 22, 2015 at 8:44 am
Susan is my daughter and I can't express how proud of her I am, she is now and has always been my hero! Congrads hon!
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Caroline Simpson on Dec 30, 2013 at 9:01 pm
From Sydney, Australia - a sincere thank you to Constable Shaw- Davis for helping my friend and her son.
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Laura Plant on Dec 30, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Thank you Constable Shaw-Davis for your heroic work saving my friend and her son. A harrowing tale, but one where you are the shining star. Thank you!!!!
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Evelyn Marie OBrien on Dec 27, 2013 at 12:46 am
Well done Sue. You are sooooo appreciated and loved. Was Shauna on the Ambulance? You 2 are quite the pair. So proud of you!
This is from Goshen N.S.
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Michael Matthews on Dec 25, 2013 at 10:47 am
Way to go Sue. proud of your actions from Antigonish.
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denise fraser on Dec 25, 2013 at 8:29 am
way to go shaw davis we are very proud of you in antigonish
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Tammy Shaw-Pistilli on Dec 25, 2013 at 3:24 am
I am very proud of you for your quick thinking and very brave actions. Please stay safe. Love you always.
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John Brophy on Dec 25, 2013 at 2:56 am
We are Constable Shaw-Davis's grand parents and have just read the news article on Susan. We are so very proud of her. This is not the first time that this young Mountie has performed above and beyond the call of duty. She has been posted to Whitehorse at her own request and this is the first time that she has been away from home at Christmas. What a wonderful way to spend Christmas. Don't you think? As a further note, you might like to Look into her time in Nova Scotia, where you will find a previous time in her career for which she received a special commendation for bravery. Perhaps the RCMP might elaborate. If not, We can explain a little further.
Susan is a very special young lady.
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Beth on Dec 24, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Way to go Sue!! Not surprising though, you're an amazing lady.
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Sheila and Danny Grant on Dec 24, 2013 at 7:00 am
It sure didn't take you long to make your mark at your new place of residence Sue. So proud of you!!!! Makes for an awesome Christmas story. So glad to hear everyone involved is OK.
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Kelley shaw on Dec 24, 2013 at 3:46 am
Amazing , the best quick thinking, that's the kind of stories we need to hear. Congrats Constable Shaw-Davis .
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Natasha on Dec 24, 2013 at 12:46 am
Great job lady! We are all very proud of you here in H Division.
Rock on & keep up the good work!
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LZ on Dec 23, 2013 at 2:01 pm
Love you Shaw-Davis!
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Jessica fulmer on Dec 23, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Way to go constable shaw-Davis glad the mother and child are safe
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Jane Smith on Dec 23, 2013 at 12:33 pm
Good job, Constable!
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julie on Dec 23, 2013 at 12:22 pm
The Hammer is proud of you!
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Pickitywitch on Dec 23, 2013 at 8:46 am
Proud of you constable Shaw Davis.. I think you should be nominated for a medal for courage and bravery. God bless you for your quick thinking!
Wonderful story for the season with a happy ending.
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now outside on Dec 23, 2013 at 8:27 am
Happy ending. Excellent work Cst. Shaw-Davis!