Overview
- Police say a Jeep left the road and struck a utility pole, a tree and a retaining wall early Sunday, producing flames that were visible when officers arrived.
- Sgt. Martin Faherty and Officers Jonathan O'Brien and Matthew Richards entered the burning vehicle and freed a 37-year-old Holbrook man whose right foot was pinned and on fire.
- The driver was taken to South Shore Hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening and will face multiple charges, including second-offense operating under the influence.
- Responders found a snapped utility pole and low-hanging wires at the scene, firefighters extinguished the blaze, and Officer O'Brien suffered minor burns to his fingers during the rescue.
- Holbrook Police released body-camera footage and Chief David Del Papa praised the officers, noting O'Brien performed a similar rescue last year and investigators will continue the charging and review process.