Pasadena Paramedics Performed First Field Blood Transfusion
Fire officials administered a lifesaving transfusion to a crash victim who was dragged by a 2022 Ford Bronco.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Accidents
Pasadena paramedics performed their first field blood transfusion on a 54-year-old man who was struck and dragged by a 2022 Ford Bronco. The victim remains in critical condition following the incident on the 300 block of Mooresque Drive.
Why it matters
The Pasadena Fire Department recently joined the LA-DROP prehospital blood transfusion program to drastically reduce the time between injury and blood administration. By delivering blood directly to the scene, officials aim to improve trauma survival rates that typically rely on waiting until a patient reaches a hospital.
Jack Modrzejewski, 24, was arrested in the 1900 block of Linda Vista Avenue on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence.
The players
Pasadena Fire Department
This local municipal agency provides emergency medical and fire protection services to the residents of Pasadena.
Jack Modrzejewski
He is a 24-year-old man currently facing felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence.
Pasadena City Council
This is the governing body for the city of Pasadena that manages legislative and budgetary decisions, including the authorization of city contracts.
The details
Paramedics arriving at the scene requested immediate authorization for the field transfusion, which was delivered by a battalion chief. The victim sustained severe leg and pelvis injuries after being struck near the intersection of Glen Oaks Boulevard and Manford Way.
Timeline
August 17, 2026: Pasadena City Council authorized the blood supply contract.
August 20, 2026: The Pasadena Fire Department announced the program.
September 19, 2026: The incident occurred early Saturday morning.
September 19, 2026: The field transfusion occurred 16 minutes after dispatch.
Legal Context
This incident follows the adoption of advanced mobile medical trauma protocols designed to mirror hospital-grade intervention speeds. The use of prehospital blood transfusions is an expanding practice in emergency medicine meant to counteract the 2% survival chance loss that occurs every minute after a major injury.
Residents should remain aware of traffic safety in the 300 block of Mooresque Drive as police conclude their investigation. The introduction of field blood supplies means local paramedic units are now equipped to manage more severe trauma cases on-site than they were previously.
The takeaway
The successful deployment of field blood transfusions significantly improves the odds for victims suffering from traumatic blood loss. Residents should be aware that local emergency services can now deliver life-saving blood components directly to the site of an accident.
Further reading
For more information on similar emergency responses, see the Accidents section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.
