Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Troops from the Nevada National Guard have been in Washington D.C. this week to help with security for the inauguration of Joe Biden as America's 46th President, but earlier this week they were called to duty to help save a woman's life.
Several Nevada Army Guard soldiers helped save a woman’s life Monday in Tysons, Virginia, following a single-vehicle crash.
Capts. Tana Gurule and Tyler Wistisen, both of 1-221st Cavalry, were in separate vehicles and witnessed the crash. First Lt. Michael Flury was also present.
Emergency responders had to use “Jaws of Life” – hydraulic spreader-cutters – to extradite the victim from the vehicle.
The woman suffered serious injuries, including two broken ankles and a broken femur, but will survive.
250 Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were in D.C. supporting the Presidential Inauguration..