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Waterbury, CT
Waterbury ECC
October 4th, 2008
Original Story Link from 1st Responders Network
WATERBURY, CT - Jose Lugo was in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee on Ward Street when a man asking for a cigarette approached him. But before Mr. Lugo could answer, the man began attacking him with punches to the face and head. After surprising his victim, the assailant was able to get into the car. Mr. Lugo fought back and got between the open driver’s door when the car suddenly took off. Jose grabbed the steering wheel and hung on for dear life as the Jeep sped down Ward Street.
The Jeep struck two parked cars and a fence before finally striking the building and rolling onto its side.
Witnesses reported that Mr. Lugo was thrown in the air as the car rolled, suffering numerous injuries. The car-jacker crawled out of the car and ran out of sight down Walnut Street.
Waterbury ECC dispatched a full rescue assignment to the scene, bringing in Engine 7, Truck 3, Battalion 2 Rescue 9 and the Collapse Truck. Engine 7 quickly arrived and determined that no one was still in the vehicles. Members from Rescue 9 stabilized the Jeep and secured the side porches of the house by replacing a support post that was knocked off its footing by the crash. Battalion 2 requested a rep from the building department to respond and check the condition of the building.
Waterbury Police began a through investigation, closing off the street for few hours before the vehicles could be moved. The case is still under investigation.
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