Holbrook Police Body Camera Captures Fiery Jeep Crash Rescue
A single snap of a utility pole on Pine Street trapped a 37-year-old driver inside his burning Jeep, setting off a rapid rescue captured on police body cameras just after 3 a.m. on Sunday. Sgt. Martin Faherty and Officers Jonathan O’Brien and Matthew Richards pulled the man to safety within a minute of arriving at the scene, according to the Holbrook Police Department.
Flames and Low-Hanging Wires Complicate Pine Street Rescue
Low-hanging electrical wires tangled across the front of the vehicle while the driver’s right foot remained pinned beneath the damaged dashboard. The man’s foot and sneaker caught fire as flames engulfed parts of the Jeep. I can’t. You’re going to rip my foot off. It’s stuck. It’s getting hot,
the driver told officers on the body camera footage. Officer O’Brien suffered minor burns to his fingers while freeing the man’s foot and carrying him away from the wreckage.
Hospital Transport and Impending Court Summons
Firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after officers moved the driver to a safe location nearby. Medical personnel treated the man at the scene before transporting him to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, where he is expected to be OK. Holbrook Police Chief David Del Papa credited the officers with preventing a fatal outcome through their immediate response. Court paperwork will be issued requiring the driver to answer to counts of operating under the influence of liquor as a second offense, careless driving, failing to stay within marked lanes and speeding. Police withheld the driver’s name pending the issuance of a formal criminal complaint by the court.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Holbrook Rescue
What caused the Jeep to catch fire?
The 37-year-old driver crashed into a utility pole on Pine Street, snapping the pole in half and bringing down low-hanging wires across the front of the vehicle.
Which injuries did the driver and officers sustain?
The driver suffered burns to his foot and sneaker and received treatment at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, while Officer Jonathan O’Brien sustained minor burns to his fingers during the extraction.
What charges does the driver face?
Formal notices will be sent to the motorist to answer for a second-offense drunk driving charge, careless operation, a lane violation and exceeding the speed limit.
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