Westport officials: Good Samaritan saves driver who crashed off Newtown Turnpike

A car veered off the road into the woods and split a utility pole. A man who lives near the crash site helped the driver to safety just before it burst into flames.

News 12 Staff

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Jun 17, 2023, 10:39 PM

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Updated 538 days ago

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Westport fire officials say a driver walked away from a fiery car crash thanks to a Good Samaritan.

It happened on Newtown Turnpike on Thursday night.

A car veered off the road into the woods and split a utility pole. A man who lives near the crash site helped the driver to safety just before it burst into flames.

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