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Stephanie Zeravica: "CHP dispatch, we've got a vehicle fully engulfed in flame with the explosion that just occurred."
Dispatcher: "Citizen on the air, I copy that there's a vehicle fully engulfed in flame. Please advise on the CHP officer."
Zeravica: "Officer is down and they can't find a pulse on him. He's off to the side of the road."
Dispatcher: "Citizen is advising there is an officer down. They cannot find a pulse; there's a vehicle fully engulfed."
Zeravica: Pedestrian to dispatch; We've got bystanders doing CPR, a victim of a TC (traffic collision) on one side of the freeway, and the CHP officer to the other side."
Dispatch: "Citizen to CHP we copy there's a pedestrian. Copy. There's parties doing CPR on the pedestrian in the center divider, CHP on the right shoulder."
Zeravica: "Dispatch, just to advise we're at call box 101362, that's where the CHP bike is at."
The California Highway Patrol officer who was critically injured Wednesday afternoon when a suspected DUI driver plowed into him on the side of Highway 101 near La Conchita has regained consciousness, authorities said.
Anthony Pedeferri, an 11-year department veteran and an accomplished triathlete, has been fighting for his life since he was thrown about 20 yards into the brush when the driver of a pickup truck struck the sports utility vehicle he had pulled over during a routine traffic stop.
Pedeferri regained consciousness sometime over night, but he remains in critical condition, said Officer Shawna Davison, a spokeswoman for the CHP.
The highway patrol is still looking for people who witnessed the crash but have not yet spoken to authorities.
Davison asked that anyone with information about the collision call the CHP at 477-4100.
Posted by devilangelhawk on December 21, 2007 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope Jeremy White does not claim another victim. Our prayers are with the officer and his family.
Posted by bobmo88 on December 21, 2007 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
When I read the first article I was in shock, this hit close to home since I am an aspiring triathlete and allied health services worker. I am praying for Officer Pedeferri and his family.
Posted by chirowife2005 on December 22, 2007 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Please keep ALL the victims involved in this accident in your thoughts & prayers.
Posted by QuestionAuthority on December 23, 2007 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Keep up the good work Officer Pedeferri. You have overcome the first step in your recovery. My Family will keep you in our Blessings that you will make a FULL RECOVERY.
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