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From the New York Post: Two New Jersey cops rescued an impaired driver from a car stopped in the middle of train tracks just moments before it was hit, according to authorities and dramatic video.
Police officers Devin Hinchcliffe and John Ward arrived at a vehicle stopped on train tracks just after midnight last Monday, according to the Piscataway Township Police Department.
The driver, an unidentified man who was “impaired” and unable to exit their car, was dragged out by Hinchliffe and Ward as the crossing gates were coming down, dashcam footage provided by the department showed.
Mere seconds later, the high-speed train plowed down the tracks and hit the car, video provided by the department showed.
Sharing the dash-cam video, the Piscataway Police Department wrote in a Facebook post Thursday morning:
On May 12, 2025, shortly after midnight, Officers D. Hinchcliffe and J. Ward responded to a vehicle stopped on train tracks on New Brunswick Avenue. Due to the driver’s impaired condition, he was unable to follow instructions to exit the vehicle. Recognizing the imminent danger posed by an approaching train, the officers swiftly and safely removed the driver just seconds before impact. Their quick action prevented a potential tragedy, and we commend Officer Hinchcliffe and Officer Ward for their prompt and effective response.
WATCH the nail-biting video below:
In a new Facebook post later Thursday evening, the police department announced:
**Commendation announcement**
We commend Officers Devin Hinchcliffe and John Ward for their exceptional bravery and swift action on May 12, 2025. Upon arriving at a vehicle stopped on train tracks with an impaired driver unable to follow instructions, they responded promptly to extricate the driver moments before a train collision. Their professionalism and quick decision-making undoubtedly prevented a tragedy. Excellent job!
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