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6 Year Old Boy Saves Mom With Call To 911

LAKE STATION, Ind. (WOWO):  A six year old boy is being called a hero after calling 911 when his mother had a roadway medical emergency.  

Around 4:03 p.m. Saturday, 31 year old Jenny Iwinski of Thornton, Illinois was driving her SUV on I-80 near Ripley Street in Lake City and started to experience a medical emergency.  She pulled over to the side of the road and her fast acting 6 year old son called 911.  Indiana State Police arrived shortly after and called dispatch for an ambulance.

Senior Trooper Dan Avitia was able to stabilize her until Lake Station Fire and EMS could arrive.  Iwinski was transported to Saint Mary's Medical Center in Hobart for treatment.  

Iwinski and her boys were coming from a birthday party at the time of the emergency.  
Trooper Avitia stated, “While you hope your child never has to deal with an emergency situation this shows the importance of a child knowing what to do in case they face one.”   The six-year-old told poilce that he remembered being taught to call 911 in school and to call police when you need help. He also stated his mommy also taught him to use 911 at home.  <span style=”font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;”>

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