US Army Academy Football Player Saves Man from Crashed Car
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Army Football Player and Father Rescue Driver from Burning Car
Larry Pickett Jr., a football player at the US Army Academy (West Point), and his father, Larry Pickett Sr., are being praised for their heroic actions over Labor Day weekend. They rescued a driver from a wrecked car just before it burst into flames.
Key Details:
the Rescue: Pickett Jr.and his father pulled the unconscious driver from the car and carried him to safety across a busy highway. The Incident: The car crashed into a utility pole in Fort Montgomery, New York, after the family had dinner in Times Square.
Timing: This happened shortly after Pickett Jr. played in his first football game of the season.
The Driver’s Condition: The driver was initially confused and unaware it was his car that had crashed.
Motivation: Pickett Jr. said they acted immediately, fearing the driver would be burned alive if they didn’t intervene.
Video Evidence: the rescue was captured on video by Pickett Jr.’s sister, Lauren, and has circulated widely on social media.
