County Durham teenager nominated for award after saving a man's life
A County Durham teenager, who used first aid skills to save the life of a motorcyclist after an accident, has been shortlisted in the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes Awards.
Bradley Knight, 18, an apprentice car mechanic from Stanley is a finalist in the Guy Evans Young Hero of the Year Award.
It recognises a person 18 or under who has saved a life - or has gone the extra mile to ensure someone receives first aid when they needed it.
Bradley's story
On 13 February 2015, Bradley, who is also an Army Cadet Force adult instructor, was studying at Durham College.
He took his morning break and heard a loud bang and scraping sound on the nearby busy A167.
Bradley ran over the embankment to find an injured man who had come off his motorbike with fuel leaking all over the road and a heavily pregnant woman at the scene.
Bradley said his first aid training 'immediately kicked in' and he took control of the situation. He removed the motorbike keys as the engine was still running and approached the man.
The casualty was conscious and had already removed his helmet, but after assessing him, Bradley knew he was in shock, was concussed from a head wound, and had lower leg and collarbone injuries.
Bradley laid the casualty down, supported his leg and raised the non injured leg to treat for shock.
He supported the injured leg and advised the casualty to keep his arm still.
He placed his coat over him and supported his head.
After reassuring the man, he also checked the pregnant lady - also a motorist - who was in shock, and rang for an ambulance.
He stayed with them until a first responder arrived on scene. The injured motorcyclist was later taken to Durham University Hospital for further treatment.
A bit about Bradley
Bradley was diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD whist at junior school, and his parents were told to find something he was really interested in to engage him.
After trying gymnastics, cubs and scouts which all failed to help, Bradley’s enrolment in the Army Cadets.
This is where he learned first aid - and he now teaches young Cadets.
What are the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes Awards?
The St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes Awards is the charity’s yearly celebration of ordinary people who’ve taken extraordinary heroic actions to help someone in need.
Each finalist has been nominated for their heroic life saving skills or unstinting commitment to ensuring more lives are saved through first aid.
The awards ceremony, which will be held on 7 September at The Grange St Paul’s in London.