Two Good Samaritans pull woman from burning car on the Southern State Parkway

09 June 2022

 
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major George J. Mohl
Troop L Commander
 

 


 

PRESS RELEASE

On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at approximately 8:29 pm, the State Police responded to a call for a one-car motor vehicle collision on the Southern State Parkway eastbound east of exit 35 in the town of Babylon, Suffolk County.

 

The driver, Nancy Brady, 58 years-old of West Sayville, NY, was traveling eastbound, in a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, on the Southern State Parkway when her vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and caught on fire.  Two Good Samaritans, Christine and Karl Ott of Sayville, observed the severity of the situation, jumped into action and removed Brady from the burning vehicle.

 

Brady was transported by Suffolk County Police Helicopter to Stony Brook Hospital for her injuries. 

 

The collision is still under investigation and the State Police is asking for witness or anyone with any information to call (631) 756-3300.

 

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