Wareham Officers Hailed For Saving Woman From Burning Car

WAREHAM, MA – The Wareham police chief is praising two of his officers for saving a woman from a burning car last weekend. Around 10:20 p.m. on Dec. 8, a crash was reported in the area of Minot Avenue and Indian Neck Road.

Officer Christopher Corner found the heavily damaged car with its engine on fire. The woman was in the driver's seat, unresponsive, and the passenger door was jammed shut, police said. Corner put out the flames with his fire extinguisher and pulled the woman from the car before the fire started again.

Officer Jennifer Braley arrived and helped carry the woman to safety. Another car involved in the crash had two people inside with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Braley was treated for a minor injury sustained at the scene.

The woman rescued from the car, 28-year-old Marion resident Daicia Rezendes, has been charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation. Police said her car crossed the center line and collided with the other vehicle head-on.

"These two officers put themselves in harm’s way to rescue a woman from a burning car," Acting Chief John Walcek said in a statement. "Chris Corner and Jenn Braley are dedicated police officers and I am very proud of their actions."

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