Woman Saved by Good Samaritans!
Delray Beach, Florida- Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Chief David C. James is commending two Good Samaritans, Luca Carucci and David D’Eugenio, as well as one of our own paramedics, Brian Pollack, for rescuing a woman from a burning car.
On June 15, 2009, Mr. Carucci and Mr. D’Eugenio witnessed a 2007 Lexus traveling the wrong way on Linton Boulevard. Witnesses stated that the motorist continued to drive into oncoming traffic even though the vehicle collided with a traffic sign and a fire had ignited.
The burning vehicle finally came to a halt at the intersection of Linton and Military Trail but the driver did not emerge. Nearby motorists Mr. Carucci and Mr. D’Eugenio stopped when they realized someone was still inside the car. Risking their own lives, these Good Samaritans raced to the fiery vehicle. All doors were locked but the driver could be seen securely fastened in her seatbelt. As onlookers watched, these “heroes” struggled to break a window to rescue the victim and were able to pull her to safety.
Off duty Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Paramedic Brian Pollack was also driving in the vicinity and immediately took action. Assisting Mr. Carucci and Mr. D’Eugenio, he supported the victim to protect her neck and spine from further injury and provided patient care until Fire-Rescue arrived on scene to transport her to the hospital. Paramedic Pollack stated, “I truly believe through the actions of those two guys and the help of the others that this lady has another chance at life.”
Hearing the news of this amazing rescue, Chief James will be issuing a “Life-Saving” Award to Mr. Luca Carucci, Mr. David D’Eugenio and Paramedic Brian Pollack for their outstanding efforts to save a life. The presentation will take place at the Delray Beach City Commission Meeting on July 7, 2009 in City Hall Commission Chambers at 6:00 pm. The patient’s children Mr. Robert Katz and her daughter Sharron Byrne are expected to attend this presentation that will honor the “Hero’s” who rescued their mom from the burning car.
