Crash survivor thrilled to thank rescuers
![Pilot Matthew Mayne, paramedic Clinton van der Westhuyzen, air crewman Jordan Dickinson and Dr Edward Yeboah catch up with Simon Treloar who was the first patient on the Bunbury-based rescue chopper.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/YA-112893/578d84020d7a8_b88191729z.1_20160719092842_000_gvrk98c4.1_1-1bor101.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
The first patient to be transported by the Bunbury-based RAC Rescue Helicopter has been reunited with his rescuers.
Perth man Simon Treloar was driving along Indian Ocean Drive, north of Perth, when his car collided with another vehicle on February 6.
Dr Edward Yeboah came across the crash and provided critical medical aid, stopping Mr Treloar’s lungs from collapsing.
The rescue chopper picked Mr Treloar up and took him to Royal Perth Hospital.
He suffered severe injuries to his legs, feet, face and ribs and was in an induced coma until February 14.
Now undergoing rehabilitation, Mr Treloar has been reunited with Dr Yeboah and the helicopter pilot Matthew Mayne, paramedic Clinton van der Westhuyzen and air crewman Jordan Dickinson.
Mr Treloar said he was thrilled to be given the opportunity to thank them.
“I have no doubt that Dr Yeboah’s onsite actions saved my life, as did the quick response from the helicopter,” he said.
“It’s amazing to see these guys, they kept me alive.”
Mr van der Westhuyzen said it was a miracle Mr Treloar survived the impact of the crash.
Since its launch in Bunbury on February 1, the chopper has responded to 114 incidents.
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