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We are grateful to those involved to have permission to present this case of a motorcyclist’s life saved by the victim’s friends, bystanders, and the use of a Traumoto kit.

This incident occurred on October 20, 2025. The injured rider collided with the curb and then a fire hydrant. In addition to the amputation of his leg, this rider suffered multiple pelvic fractures resulting in a dangerous unstable pelvis condition and external bleeding. The rider also had a ruptured spleen and damage to a lung.

The rider’s best friend @venmrider04 who gave me permission to identify, leaped into action within seconds of the accident. Throwing his bike and helmet, he rushed to the scene with his Traumoto Pro kit on his hip. He quickly applied the CAT GEN 7 Tourniquet. After the bleeding ceased from the leg wound, a woman in a blue shirt arrives at the scene. I was informed this woman is a practicing OBGYN that then asked what else was in the Traumoto kit. Upon finding the shears in the kit, she removed the victim’s clothing to find a massive trauma to the left side of the groin and pelvis area. She then used various other items from the Traumoto kit including gauze and the emergency trauma bandage to stop the hemorrhage in the groin.

EMS then arrived and transported the rider to the trauma hospital.
I have been informed that after multiple surgeries including further amputation and pelvic reconstruction, the rider is alive, recovering, and is in stable condition.

The fire battalion chief apparently was informed of the incident and listened in to the 911 call made by @venmrider04 . He applauded his calmness and thorough care at the scene including stating the time of the tourniquet placement.

I have also received an incredibly kind statement from the victim’s father on the Traumoto Instagram account.

I’m incredibly grateful to not only the victim, the family, and all others involved for letting us use this video to help spread awareness for motorcycle safety, preparedness, and the importance of carrying gear like a Traumoto kit. It can truly be the difference of life and death.