A 68-year-old woman is recovering in stable condition after a terrifying highway crash left her trapped in a burning car early Sunday morning in Chester, New York.
The dramatic rescue unfolded around 4 a.m. near Knapps View Park on Kings Highway, where police and emergency crews rushed to the scene following reports of a car flipped over and engulfed in flames.
When officers arrived, they found the vehicle fully ablaze — and the driver still trapped inside.
Officer Nicholas Contino was the first to reach the wreckage. Without hesitation, he handed his fire extinguisher to a passing motorist and sprang into action, according to a statement from the Chester Police Department.
Contino managed to locate the woman inside and smashed the sunroof to pull her free. With help from two bystanders and a paramedic from Empress EMS, they dragged the woman away from the burning wreck just in time.
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Authorities said the woman, a Warwick resident, suffered burns covering approximately 30 percent of her body. She was rushed to Westchester Medical Center’s Burn Unit, where she remains in stable condition.
Police praised Contino’s actions, saying his quick thinking and bravery “greatly increased the motorist’s chances for survival.”
As of now, the woman’s name has not been released. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.Tools
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She’ll be lucky to survive… wish her well… and THANKS to USA citizens and FIRST RESPONDERS !!!
Mr. Contino is a great man in the eyes of the Lord!