Watch Heroic Troopers Pull Injured Driver From Burning Car in NY

Heroes in Uniform

Two New York State Troopers are being credited with saving a man’s life after a terrifying crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 14th.

Their bravery was captured on bodycam.

According to the New York State Police, at around 4:40 a.m., Troopers Derick Macaulay and Peter Pjetri responded to a one-car crash on the northbound side of the Parkway near Exit 12 in Ramapo, about two hours south of Albany.

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When they arrived, they discovered a Subaru Crosstrek that had struck a tree, its engine compartment already engulfed in flames.

Rescued Moments Before the Car was Engulfed

Inside, the driver was severely injured and unable to escape.

Without hesitation, Troopers Macaulay and Pjetri ran toward the burning vehicle, pulled the man to safety, and then went back inside to ensure no other passengers were trapped. Moments later, the car was engulfed in flames.

In the video, you can hear the man struggling to move while telling the Troopers that he had a broken leg.

Investigators determined that the driver hit a deer, lost control, and then struck a tree. He suffered two fractured ankles and facial injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

It’s impossible not to be moved by the quick action and selflessness of these Troopers. In those critical moments, they put their own lives on the line, running toward danger so that others might live.

Their courage is a powerful reminder of the incredible men and women who protect our communities every day.

This incident remains under investigation.

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