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West Point Cadet and Army Safety Larry Pickett Jr. Pulls Driver From Burning Car Near Campus

The late-night rescue on Route 9W was captured on family video that shows downed, sparking power lines.

Overview

  • Pickett Jr., 20, and his father encountered a crashed sedan early Sunday in Fort Montgomery after it struck a utility pole, according to the Fort Montgomery Fire Department.
  • Family-shot video shows the pair lifting the driver from the seat and carrying him across the road moments before the vehicle became fully engulfed.
  • Firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze as authorities continued to investigate the cause of the crash.
  • West Point and Army athletic director Tom Theodorakis publicly praised the rescue as exemplifying Army values and selfless service.
  • The driver was described as alert at the scene and appeared to have minor injuries, though officials have not released detailed medical information.