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Published July 1, 2021 at 7:30AM | Updated July 1, 2021 at 10:32AM

It’s July — Today is the first day in the month of July, named after Julius Caesar around the time of his assassination in 44 BC. Prior to that, the month was called Quintilis. In addition to today being the start of July, it’s also the start of the second half of the year. Expect the month to be especially hot and rainy. [Capital Weather Gang]

New Va. Bike Law Now In Effect — “A new state law requires motorists to change lanes when passing a bicyclist, if the lane of travel is not wide enough to accommodate 3 feet in distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle. Existing law had allowed, but did not require, a motorist to move into the other lane when passing a bicyclist in order to ensure at least 3 feet of distance.” [Sun Gazette]

Schools

At Least 500 Wakefield High School Students To Learn Hands-On CPR

Anna Merod

Published April 4, 2018 at 3:45PM

The event is part of the “Hands2Hearts” initiative which seeks to help every adult working or living in Arlington to learn hands-only CPR.

The initiative is sponsored by the Arlington County Fire Department and Virginia Hospital Center. Organizers will spend 30 minutes teaching students how to recognize a cardiac arrest victim while teaching them how to potentially save their lives through hands-only CPR.

News

Judge Saves Witness’ Life in County Courthouse

Ethan Rothstein

Published January 23, 2015 at 10:00AM | Updated January 23, 2015 at 11:55AM

Gavel (Flickr photo by Joe Gratz)

The victim was testifying at the trial of an alleged trespasser when he started “gasping for air,” his friend George told ARLnow.com. George, who declined to give his last name or his friend’s name, alerted Judge Thomas J. Kelley Jr., who cleared out the courtroom and came down from the bench to render aid.

When it became apparent that the victim was having a heart attack, Kelley laid him on the floor and started performing chest compressions, George said. Sheriff’s deputies Edwin Hill and Phyllis Henderson assisted Kelley and performed mouth-to-mouth, according to Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Maj. Susie Doyel.

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Morning Notes

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Published August 23, 2012 at 9:10AM

Man Saves Life of Granddaughter — A grandfather saved the life of his granddaughter on Sunday, after the little girl started choking on fruit inside her family’s Arlington home. The grandfather, Rick Corbett, used his CPR training from the Boy Scouts in order to help save her life. [WUSA 9]

County Still Trying to Buy Courthouse Building — Arlington County is in negotiations to purchase the 1960s-era office building at 2020 14th Street N. The potential purchase sparked controversy among neighbors, largely due to the plan to place a year-round homeless shelter on the building’s lower floors. [Sun Gazette]

Traffic

Lane Closures on the Pike Due to Medical Emergency

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Published April 26, 2012 at 11:24AM

Columbia Pike is down to one lane in each direction near S. Glebe Road due to a medical emergency.

Initial reports suggest an 82-year-old woman passed out in her car, possibly while waiting for a traffic light. Passersby tried to assist her, but by the time medics arrived she was not breathing and CPR was being performed.

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Medical Emergency at Shirlington Village Store

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Published January 21, 2011 at 1:38PM

Police and paramedics are on the scene of a medical emergency at the Best Buns Bread Company (4010 Campbell Ave) at Shirlington Village.

CPR is reportedly in progress on a female customer who collapsed and had a seizure in the store. The woman is said to be in her mid-30s.

News

Herndon Man Dies After Morning Accident on I-66

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Published September 24, 2010 at 4:29PM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 2:24PM

Chip Moss, 52, of Herndon was driving eastbound on I-66 near the exit to Route 110 around 9:00 this morning when he suffered an apparent heart attack, lost control of his car and crossed through several lanes of traffic. Two people suffered non-life threatening injuries in the resulting seven car pile-up, Arlington police said in a statement.

Moss was rushed to a local hospital while paramedics performed CPR. He was later pronounced dead.

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BREAKING NEWS — Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-66

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Published September 24, 2010 at 9:10AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 2:24PM

(Updated at 9:45 a.m.) A four-car accident with injuries has occurred on eastbound I-66 near the Roosevelt Bridge and the ramp to Route 110.

Initial reports suggested one vehicle flipped over — if so it has since been righted. We’re also hearing that CPR was performed on one victim, and that he was rushed to the hospital in full cardiac arrest. (See update here)

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Police Investigate Death at Kettler Capitals Iceplex

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Published September 23, 2010 at 12:36PM | Updated September 23, 2010 at 5:40PM

Police are investigating a death that occurred at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Ballston just before noon today.

A man in his 20s or 30s suffered some sort of a medical emergency in the complex. Paramedics performed CPR on the man, believed to be a youth hockey coach, and took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Police Perform CPR on Man Found Unresponsive in Four Mile Run

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Published June 7, 2010 at 1:22PM | Updated June 7, 2010 at 1:41PM

The man rolled face down into the creek after officers arrived around 8:00 a.m. As onlookers gathered on the bike path above, officers pulled the man from the water and began performing CPR.

The man was alive when he was taken to the hospital, although his condition is unknown at this time.