Piscataway Police Officers Rescue Man Pinned by Pickup Truck During Training

Accidental Pinning Incident

• 📌 A worker, William Richie, was making a routine drop-off at a DPW yard when his leg became pinned under his pickup truck.
• ⚠️ The accident occurred when Richie backed into a pile of debris, and as he tried to brake, the seatbelt caught his leg, pinning him as the vehicle moved.

Rapid Police Response

• ⚡ Police officers from Piscataway, who were nearby conducting firearms training, heard Richie's cries for help.
• 🏃‍♂️ Without hesitation, the officers ran approximately 500 yards from the shooting range to the scene.
• ⏱️ They arrived on scene within one to two minutes of hearing the calls for assistance.

On-Scene Stabilization and Aid

• 🎧 The officers' noise-amplifying ear protection, used for training, helped them pick up the cries for help.
• 🚑 Upon arrival, officers assessed Richie's condition, checking for deformities and potential need for a tourniquet.
• 🚨 Some officers retrieved an AED and an EMS bag from a patrol car, while another called 911.
• 🩹 Richie was stabilized, and his pants were cut to allow for better assessment of his injuries.

Victim's Recovery and Gratitude

• 🏥 William Richie is reported to be making amazing progress following the incident.
• 🙏 Richie expressed profound gratitude to the officers for their swift and effective rescue, acknowledging he might not have recovered otherwise.