Framingham Fire, Police Free Passengers From Car In Sudbury Reservoir

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham police and fire officials were on the scene of a what could have been a fatal crash early Sunday morning.

At about 12:45 a.m., officers responded to the area of Salem End Road and the Sudbury Reservoir for a report of an overturned vehicle in the water, police said.

Upon arrival, officers located the caller and found the vehicle partially submerged in waist-deep water. Officer Connor Macleod made his way down a steep hill and waded into the water where he saw that two people were still inside the vehicle, unable to escape.

"Despite mud, water, and damage to the vehicle, Officer Macleod was able to open the front door and free one of the passengers," police said.

"Officer Macleod entered the vehicle and discovered that the remaining individual was above the water line, but was unable to be pulled from the car. Officer Macleod and Officer John DiPasquale, who had since arrived on scene to assist, decided to wait for Framingham Fire to safely extricate the individual."

Framingham Fire Department’s Tower 1, Engine 1 and Rescue 1, manned by Group 2, utilized the jaws of life to free the second passenger from the vehicle.

Both passengers were evaluated on scene by Brewster EMS personnel and eventually transported to UMass Worcester for further treatment, police said.

The driver of the car now faces three charges, including operating under the influence of alcohol.