Dunwoody Police Rescue Elderly Driver

An elderly driver who has trouble seeing at night was rescued by Dunwoody Police Saturday night.

According to the department’s Facebook page, officers checked on the vehicle in the parking lot of Dunwoody Baptist Church because the driver was flashing the headlights erratically. They found an elderly who told officers she suffered from night blindness and was trying to signal for help.

This driver realized she had stayed out too late and couldn’t drive in the dark so she pulled over and signaled for help. Officers Sillah and Maldonado made sure she and her vehicle made it home safe and sound, the department said.

Residents gave the rescuing officers a pat on the back via social media.

Jill Stein wrote on Facebook, “THAT is EXACTLY why I love living in Dunwoody, Ga!”

And Dorothy Sawyer Oxley says, “It’s frightening. I have had this happen to me and since then I don’t drive at night. Nice to know what I can do if I do need assistance. We have the greatest police in Dunwoody. Fantastic job!”

Cheryl Kilburn added a safety tip for other drivers who need help. “If you need help that’s the thing to do. Just keep doors locked until police come to help. Good job officers.”