WARNING!! Graphic Video Chicago 37th & Ashland DUI Rollover with Major Entrapment

[MrDtvfd7142]

I believe it was a great extrication, as a firefighter and EMS provider i believe this situation was handled well.

[1906639]

The reason I said air compressor jaws was because I couldn't think of the term at the time. I meant hydraulic. Also, he's not really free to film what he wants; it's a violation of privacy.

[315threeonefive]

1906639 air compressor jaws of life? Where are u a firefighter at?

[willieofroanoke]

Chicago has one of the best fire departments in the country. I've driven past this site thousands of times, that stupid concrete has been there at least back to the mid 60's. I wonder how many lives it has claimed. As far as the driver, he had to have a snoot full. While dangerous this overpass bridge is clearly visible from at least half a mile away. Give me a break.

[554687858]

That's a hell of a video

[1906639]

Not to be rude or anything, but out of respect for the victims, this is completely inappropriate. You should not be filming stuff like that. Also, on the note of fire departments, when they're using the Jaws of Life, it's better to use air compressor Jaws. The spreaders, cutters, etc. work better with air, as demonstrated in this video, because there's more power to it. Sorry if I come off rude, but this is all my opinion.

[ATFDFF]

@1906639 You don't come off as rude, you come off as not knowing what you're talking about. Air compressor Jaws??? There are Hydraulic and Electric extrication tools. Mostly electric used in this video, but you can see some of the hydraulic (traditional) jaws. Are you talking about an air chisel or something? Also....public property, ergo: he's free to film what he wants.

[jcgmed]

This is how taxes turns into helping hands ;)

[DownhillGeneration]

his dreadlocks got scalped off

[rmemtman]

Damn good video! It's great to watch and see how other departments work on extrications.

[goplay00110]

great video !!

[boone4796]

excellent video as always todd

[Raffomat]

Phu.. Impressive..

[russorock77]

Great video and great rescue, congratulations to Chicago FD.

[ATFDFF]

Great video, Todd!

Might want to disable comments before the thousands of Monday Morning Quaterbacks come......just saying.

[7089540230]

@ATFDFF

thanks i think i might be doing that!

[justinml]

if that was the horn why didnt they cut batt. cable first

[Wonkawillie77]

@justinml Never, never, never monkey with the electrics in a car when there is entrapment. A spark could occur which would or could set off leaking fluids. Live with the horn - after a while as you are working on the scene and you are into the job you don't even notice the horn. Believe me, been there, done that, have the t-shirt.

[lowrider766]

Coo-does to the rescue team. The were quick and efficient.

[Chuthermucker]

This is a very powerful video.

[dudeman21122]

Is the driver dead?

[skycash02]

wow what a video Great footage and what a Great fire and rescue team good job. And for the guy hope he is doing well next time DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.

[martintheman16]

What time was this. I drove down Ashland around 7-8 P.m

[riolindasucks]

Though I agree that barrier wasn't highly visible, DUI and high speed were the largest factor. The City likes to spend all of its money on the high visibility tourist areas rather than the low visibility traffic obstructions.

[pastorgeorgem]

IT Scalped Him and His Hand Looked to be severely Injured 

[pastorgeorgem]

Amazing Tag team on the Hurst Tools by the fire fighters during extrication. Great training as well Props To Todd For the footage

[sommer1477]

Great footage. 5 stars to you.

[Anight7mareX]

Hope he's doing alright.

[rrobertsnot5150]

Way to put up police tape AFTER the fire dept finished the extrication.

[edelapp]

The driver was DUI, would safety changes really help? I agree that they should be implemented but in this case the driver should not have been driving.

[7089540230]

@edelapp

The Passenger is the Victim...and There have Been Many NON-DUI Accidents at this Bridge..Its a Concrete Ramp Launch

[centex350z]

Good camera work! Bet it's easier to get in close when you have a bright light for them to work by.

[nitrophreak]

he must have been going at a good clip to make that far down.

[lanierld016]

Great Job Brothers and Sisters.

[longtrenton]

That sucks. hope he is ok.