Information from the Medford Lakes Police Department reveals that a person crashed their vehicle into a lake in Medford Lakes early Sunday morning at around 5 am. A patrolling officer heard the crash from a nearby area and heard the driver screaming for help.
Upon arriving at the scene, the police officer found that the vehicle had left the roadway and crashed into Ballinger Lake, close to the Lenape Trail and Stokes Road. The vehicle continued into the lake about 30 feet.
The responding officer called for additional emergency resources and then got into the water to rescue the driver. The patrol officer had to swim to the vehicle, assist the driver in getting out, and help them reach the shoreline. Call a Burlington County car accident lawyer at Kwartler Manus today.
Treatment and Charges
Police say the driver was treated at the scene and taken to Virtua Mount Holly Hospital for additional care. The driver was treated at the hospital and released. Rescue workers removed the vehicle from the lake.
The police officer is receiving significant credit for putting their life on the line to help the trapped driver. Police say they are still trying to determine why the driver left the roadway, causing the accident.
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