Two police officers and bystanders rescued a mother and her 8-month-old baby who were trapped under a car that ploughed into a New York building.
The security video released by the Yonkers Police Department captured the terrifying moment when the suspected drunk driver lost control of the vehicle.
The video showed that the driver crashed into a parked car, then hit a woman who was crossing the road with her daughter, and then hit a barber shop on Friday. Two police officers from the bagel shop next door rushed to the scene while others were trying to help the mother and baby.
“There is a baby under our car!” “Someone has to pull them out!” “Hold the baby!” “Come on. Come on!” They can be heard yelling in the video.
The two police officers who have been hailed as heroes for their quick actions have been identified as officers Rocco Fusco and Paul Samoyedy.
“The police bravely lifted the car from the baby with the help of bystanders so that she could be rescued and given medical assistance. Then, the police provided medical assistance to the two victims and asked for the necessary additional resources to the scene. ,” the police said in a statement.Press release Saturday.
The 8-month-old baby suffered a fractured skull and third-degree burns to his back and feet. Her mother, 36 years old, had a compound fracture in her leg. The two are still recovering in the hospital, but “are in very good condition.” The owner of the barber shop was slightly injured. The identity of the victim has not been announced.
Yonkers Police Chief John Mueller said in a statement: “When someone is injured by another person’s reckless and criminal behavior, it’s always a tragedy, and it’s only when the injured includes a baby. Is magnified.” “Action taken [by the two police officers] It’s a hero. The person arrested in this incident will now have to face the consequences of his alleged actions. “
The driver, 43-year-old David Ponkulak, identified as Yonkers, was arrested for drunk driving and faces charges of assault on a secondary vehicle. The authorities said he did not have a license.
“To be honest, it’s a miracle that the two of them survived-a very strong mother and a stronger little baby,” said Officer Fusco ABC News.
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