Jaws of Life Needed After Knotty Oak Area Rollover
Driver headed to hospital after crash on Wednesday afternoon.
Update - 5:16 p.m.: According to Anthony Fire Deputy Chief Robert Warren, the driver who was alone in the vehicle was transported to Kent Hospital with minor injuries after rolling her mini van on its side.
Coventry Police Officer Rich Pendola held the woman's hand through a window during the extrication to keep her calm.
"We think she may have went up on a wall and rolled the van," said Warren. "She did have minor injuries, but nothing life-threatening."
3:42 p.m.: A motorist was taken to Kent County Hospital in Warwick after rolling her car at Knotty Oak Rd. and Gervais St. shortly after 3:30 on Wednesday afternoon.
The elderly female was conscious and alert when fire and rescue crews arrived on the scene. The Jaws of Life were needed to free her from the vehicle.
Check back with Coventry Patch for more information as it becomes available.
Jennifer Gould
11:14 pm on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Nice to hear about a police officer holding the elderly woman's hand. Too many people have the opinion that cops are this or that. There are a few who rise above those opinions....just think if that had been your mom or grandma. I commend you Officer Pendola. Thanks for doing that.
Emile Lavoie Jr
7:14 am on Thursday, May 24, 2012
Yes Jennifer that was great, I bet she appreciated that.