Retired NYPD officer rescues driver who crashed convertible into North Carolina lake
Car crashed into Lake Norman in Mooresville, North Carolina
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A retired New York City police officer jumped into a lake on Wednesday to rescue a driver stuck inside a sinking convertible, authorities said.
The incident happened around 3 p.m. at Lake Norman near 643 Williamson Road in Mooresville, Mooresville Fire-Rescue said.
The car had traveled off the roadway and crashed in the lake when the retired officer, who is also a local resident, happened to be passing by, fire officials said. He jumped into action as the vehicle quickly began to fill up with water and sink.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The passer-by was able to unbuckle the seatbelt and get the driver out of the vehicle," fire officials said. "A boater jumped into the water and assisted with swimming the driver to a nearby dock."
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The driver was taken to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment. No details about the driver’s injuries or current condition were immediately released.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The convertible drove off the road and crashed into Lake Norman in Mooresville, North Carolina, on Wednesday. (Mooresville Fire-Rescue)
No further details were immediately available.
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Mooresville is a town located about 30 miles north of Charlotte.