Florida’s nurse praised as a hero for saving motorcyclist after accident in Brevard County

Melbourne, fla. – A first health nurse is being acclaimed as a hero after hurrying to save a Brevard County motorcyclist before the lifeguards arrived.

‘I didn’t think I did anything heroic’

What we know:

Martin Johnson, father of five children, was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident last Thursday when a car that tried a turning in U hit him. The accident occurred at the intersection of us 1 and Masterson.

Before emergency responders, spectators, including the first health nurse, Judie Kent, rushed to their help. Johnson suffered a broken femur and multiple fractures and remains hospitalized.

What we don’t know:

The details about the driver that hit Johnson and if charges will be presented without being clear. It is also uncertain how long Johnson’s recovery will take or if he will recover complete mobility. Your family has established a GOFUNDME To help cover medical expenses and lost salaries, but it is unknown how much financial assistance will need.

The background history:

Johnson was on his way to work when the accident occurred. Kent, a health nurse first, drove and immediately stopped to help. With his medical training, he stabilized Johnson, avoiding more damage to his leg before paramedics arrived. She acted instinctively, without being considered a hero, but her rapid response may have saved her life.

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This incident highlights both the dangers faced by motorcyclists along the way and the importance of emergency spectators intervention.

Motorcycle accidents often give serious injuries, and awareness campaigns often urge drivers to question cyclists. Johnson and Kent now advocate greater caution and space for motorcycles to avoid similar accidents.

What they are saying:

On Monday, Martin Johnson met the nurse with whom he proves to save his life.

“Without his help, my leg would probably no longer have and without any help, he would probably have been dead,” he said, containing tears.

Johnson still has a lot of pain and even in hospital, but survived because Judie Kent drove next to the scene.

“I didn’t think I did anything heroic,” said the first health nurse. “It’s just an instinct for me. You see something. You can help. You stop and aid.”

The humble nurse was heading to work when he saw the crash and immediately left the road before any emergency vehicle was on stage.

“I could clearly see that his left leg was broken,” he said. “I had a femur fracture.”

His trained eyes knew what to look for, and knew that he had to keep Martin still or that his wounds could have worsened.

“My biggest concern was his leg because I didn’t know that the fracture was, if there were several places that fractured,” Kent said. “He didn’t want him to hurt any of his arteries on his leg.”

Johnson is asking motorists to know motorcyclists on the road.

“Look twice, and if they are close, give them space.”

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