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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough

Boynton Beach police officer provides life-saving aid to pedestrian in Nashville

An off-duty Florida police officer performed CPR on a woman struck by a vehicle in Nashville on August 1. The officer, Chase Thompson, assisted the victim after she was hit by a sedan near Fourth Avenue on Broadway.

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Why It Matters

This event highlights the role of off-duty emergency training in critical incidents and the subsequent recovery of a pedestrian involved in a traffic accident.

Key Facts

  • On August 1, a white sedan struck pedestrians near Fourth Avenue on Broadway in Nashville.
  • Officer Chase Thompson of the Boynton Beach Police Department was off-duty and present at the scene.
  • Dianne Cooper was rendered unconscious and stopped breathing following the collision.
  • Officer Thompson performed CPR on the victim until she regained a pulse.
  • The victim's husband later contacted Officer Thompson to confirm she was recovering.
  • The incident occurred while Officer Thompson was on vacation.

Who's Mentioned

locationNashville“The city where the incident occurred.”organizationBoynton Beach Police Department“The employer of Officer Chase Thompson.”personKelsey Gibbs“Journalist who reported the story.”personDianne Cooper“The victim who was struck by a vehicle and received CPR.”personChase Thompson“Officer with the Boynton Beach, Florida Police Department who provided aid.”