Hamilton honors group who rescued driver

Four people who jumped in to rescue a trapped motorist were honored by the Hamilton Township Committee this week.William Kovacs was trapped under dirt after a dump truck's load overturned on his car in a Dec. 26 crash.But that's when witnesses jumped into action, and started digging.Jacob Sauerwald, Ryan Mazzei, Dawson Lerner and Sally Soloman were honored Monday for their quick response to help free Kovacs.“I’ve seen teamwork in the past but today was special," a longtime first responder told BreakingAC at the time.

'I’ve seen teamwork in the past but today was special'

A driver had to be airlifted from a Hamilton Township crash Thursday afternoon, after a dump truck overturned on his car. The sight of William Kovacs trapped in his car, surrounded by the heavy dirt that spilled from the truck, sent witnesses into rescue mode. “They just all got in there and started digging,” said Sally Solomon, who was heading east on the Black Horse Pike. A responder at the scene said it was one of the best rescues he has seen. “Absolutely incredible teamwork, including five citizens who were digging with their hands to reach the driver,” he said. “I’ve seen teamwork in the past but today was special.” Everyone from a local tow truck driver who tried to pull the car out to citizens, police, firefighters and emergency medical service workers jumped in to help. Just before the crash, Solomon said the car to her right went through the red light. That’s when she looked up and saw ... Read more...