Firefighters rescue victim of early morning crash in New Waverly
NEW WAVERLY, Texas (KBTX) - A firefighter headed home from his shift helped rescue a teenager injured in a car crash.
Lt. Andy Bolton was traveling down FM 2296 in New Waverly Sunday morning around 7:30 a.m. when he spotted the wreckage of a vehicle on the edge of the woods.
After making his way down to the vehicle and not seeing any movement, Bolton called 9-1-1 for assistance.
New Waverly Fire Department Engine 75 was the first to arrive. The crew worked with Bolton to remove the front windshield and reach the unconscious driver, a 17-year-old girl.
After getting the victim out of the car they assessed her for injuries. By this time a Walker County EMS unit had arrived and checked out the driver. She was transported to a regional trauma center in Conroe.
Sunday afternoon, a family member of the driver said she is expected to fully recover from her injuries.
An initial investigation found the teen left home early Sunday morning to go to a sporting event. Authorities believe she most likely crashed before daylight and had been trapped for some time before Lt. Bolton came to her aid.
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