Off duty firefighter rescues an elderly couple who were in an auto accident
@Deepizzaguy (122353)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
June 14, 2026 2:14pm CST
New Smyrna Beach Firefighter Rosealie Rositer was at the right place at the right time on Friday when she witnessed a burning auto that was in the woods that was in an auto accident.
Rosealie who was off the clock ran toward the burning auto was assisted by other persons and firefighters to rescue an elderly couple who were inside of the burning auto before the flames reached the cabin.
The rescuers were able to rescue the elderly woman first before rescuing the elderly man who was in the drivers seat and get them out of the danger zone.
The cause of the accident which happened on Interstate 95 between New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange was likely that the driver suffered a medical emergency.
Port Orange Fire Rescue. New Smyrna Beach. Volusia County Rescue and Volusia County EMS teamed up to put out the fire.
The elderly couple are in a hospital as trauma alert patients at this time thanks to the teamwork of the firefighters.
Link is msn.com/em-us/news/cri/...
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@Ineeddentures (35450)
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14 Jun
As the population gets older this is becoming more frequent
People are driving into their 80,s and 90,s now so more medical emergencies are bound to happen in cars
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@Deepizzaguy (122353)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jun
@Ineeddentures I know how you feel.
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@Ineeddentures (35450)
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14 Jun
@Deepizzaguy
when I can't ride anymore I don't know what I will do
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@RasmaSandra (98127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Jun
There is definitely an age when seniors should stop driving, I don't think at 69 I would be too old but with my anxiety and the expense I am definitely glad I no longer drive,
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@Deepizzaguy (122353)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jun
I do not drive anymore to knee injuries and hypertension, I am 64 years of age.
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@Deepizzaguy (122353)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jun
So am I happy that the couple were saved by the firefighters.
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@innertalks (23745)
• Australia
15 Jun
It seems like the vehicle left the Interstate 95, and landed up in the woods.
The couple were fortunate indeed, that people were passing, and coud lend them a hand, before the fire rescue arrived. Speed is of the essence where fire is concerned.
@Deepizzaguy (122353)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Jun
That is true since seconds count in emergencies.
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