A police officer rushing to aid NFL owner Jim Irsay during a medical emergency last month was captured on video blaring Taylor Swift’s music as he sped to the scene. The incident occurred on Dec. 8, after a 911 call reported a possible overdose at Irsay’s Indiana home.
Key Takeaway
A police officer blared Taylor Swift’s music while rushing to aid NFL owner Jim Irsay during a medical emergency. Irsay was found unresponsive but survived and is currently recovering from a severe respiratory illness.
Swift Soundtrack to Emergency Response
The dash camera footage from the Carmel Police Dept. showed the officer activating his lights and turning up Swift’s music to reach Irsay’s residence quickly. The officer disregarded stop signs, a red light, and weaved through lanes while playing “Cruel Summer” from his vehicle’s speakers.
He also tuned in to Kenya Grace’s “Strangers” before arriving at Irsay’s home. Other law enforcement members also responded to the scene, but their dash cams showed no music playing during their response.
Medical Emergency and Recovery
Upon arrival, the police found Irsay in his bed gasping for air with a weak pulse and constricted pupils. He was unresponsive to a sternum rub but showed a slight response after Narcan was administered. Irsay was later transported to a nearby hotel, where he survived the incident.
On Jan. 9, the Colts announced that Irsay was dealing with a “severe respiratory illness” and provided an update last week that he was still recovering. The team requested privacy for Irsay and his family regarding his personal health.
