(ELKHART COUNTY) – Quick thinking and training by an Indiana State Trooper helped save the live of a man.

On Sunday, Indiana State Police Trooper Arthur Smith was investigating a minor crash that had occurred at approximately 7:15 PM, when an SUV drove into the back of an Indiana State Trooper’s car while it was at the stop light at the intersection of SR 19 and CR 26. Smith had concluded his investigation, and was starting to explain the associated paperwork, when the 60 year old driver of the SUV grabbed his chest and fell to the ground unconscious.

Smith immediately rushed to his police car and grabbed his Automated External Defibrillator. When Smith attached the pads of the AED to the man, the device advised that a shock was needed. After delivering the shock, Smith began chest compressions, and eventually the man regained consciousness and began to talk.

Responding paramedics praised Smith’s quick action before transporting the man to a local hospital.

Indiana State Trooper’s cars are equipped with AED's to be prepared for cardiac situations like this. Troopers undergo regular training on the use of AED's and CPR as well.