Two Towers Save Pinned Driver

Edward Spina Jr. from ECRB Towing & Recovery in Bloomfield, NJ and JT Sagun from Nick’s Towing Service in Rutherford were fortunately on their way to work before they intervened to save a driver pinned in his overturned dump truck. 

“The accident literally happened in front of me. I couldn’t believe my eyes," Spina said. 

Turning on his tow light to alert other motorists, he seized the moment, and headed towards the driver, finding him pinned on the steering wheel, bleeding from the face.  

With the door locked, Spinal knocked out the windshield while Sagun climbed on the cab. Another good Samaritan offered a knife to cut away the rubber gasket holding the windshield in place. 

After unlocking the door, they discovered the driver wasn’t severely injured as they pulled him to the curb to hydrate and stabilize him. 

Police and local firefighters also jumped into action, assisting by taking the driver to a local hospital, where they discovered only minor injuries.

Sagun, a former Rochelle Park firefighter, credits his training for his knowlege of basic first aid. 

Both men also thanked their employees for preparing them to instantly jump to action and know what to do. 

"Thankfully my many years on the job made it so there wasn’t a moment of hesitation," Spina said. "I knew I needed to get that driver out and quickly, if at all possible. 

Nick Testa of Nick's Towing Service has been friends for years with ECRB owner Joe Strollo, who's Spina's uncle. 

“It doesn’t surprise me at all," said Testa. "Helping people is what towers do day in and day out.” 

J&M Towing of Wayne righted and removed the truck.   https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/southpassaic/news/