Crime & Safety
VIDEO: Officers Pull Unconscious Driver From Moving Car In South Brunswick
The officers blocked the car, smashed the side window, and got the driver out. Police released bodycam footage on Monday.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Three South Brunswick police officers prevented a serious crash when they chased down an unconscious driver in a moving vehicle, police said. The driver of the car was intoxicated, police said.
On Saturday, around 6 p.m., Officers Justin Samuels, Gagan Chopra, Christine Harris and Sgt. William Merkler saw a car traveling on Route 522.
Officers realized that the driver was unconscious and gave chase. They eventually blocked the car, smashed the side window and got the driver out, police said.
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The driver, a 28-year-old from Scranton, PA was found to be intoxicated and taken into custody. He was charged with DWI, and careless driving and was found to be three times the legal alcohol limit, authorities said.
On Monday evening, police released bodycam footage of the daring rescue. Watch here:
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Tragedy Averted- Officers Justin Samuels, Gagan Chopra,Christine Harris and Sgt. William Merkler were able to chase down an unconscious driver in a moving vehicle Saturday night. Officers eventually blocked the vehicle in, smashed the side window, an got the driver out. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/iq2cMY37pz
— So Brunswick PD (@SoBrunswickPD) November 21, 2022
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