A 68-year-old woman was heroically rescued from her burning vehicle following a rollover crash in Chester, New York. Officer Nicholas Contino, with the crucial assistance of two passing motorists and a paramedic, broke through the sunroof to pull the trapped driver to safety. The victim suffered third-degree burns but is now in stable condition.
New York police officer and Good Samaritans save 68-year-old woman from vehicle engulfed in flames
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 68-year-old woman was heroically rescued from her burning vehicle following a rollover crash in Chester, New York. Officer Nicholas Contino, with the crucial assistance of two passing motorists and a paramedic, broke through the sunroof to pull the trapped driver to safety. The victim suffered third-degree burns but is now in stable condition.
Trending- 1 Sunday, around 4 a.m.: A rollover crash occurs on Kings Highway in Chester, NY; the vehicle catches fire.
- 2 Sunday, shortly after 4 a.m.: Officer Nicholas Contino arrives on scene and, with assistance from motorists and a paramedic, rescues the trapped driver.
- 3 Monday: Chester PD posts details of the rescue on Facebook.
- Victim suffered third-degree burns but is in stable condition
- Officer Contino commended for his efforts
What: A 68-year-old woman was rescued from a burning vehicle after a rollover crash by a police officer, two passing motorists, and a paramedic.
When: Sunday (around 4 a.m.), Monday (Chester PD Facebook post).
Where: Chester, New York (about an hour outside New York City), Kings Highway.
Why: The woman was trapped in her vehicle after a rollover crash, and the vehicle subsequently caught fire, posing an immediate life threat.
How: Officer Nicholas Contino arrived first, gave his fire extinguisher to a passing motorist, broke through the glass sunroof, and pulled the driver out. The motorists and a paramedic assisted in the rescue and getting the woman to safety.