Young EMT Matt Goldman Hailed as Hero After School Bus Crash on Parkway

Heroic Response to Parkway Bus Crash

• ⚡ Matt Goldman, a 22-year-old nursing student and volunteer EMT, is being recognized for his heroic actions after a school bus carrying 2019 students overturned on the Garden State Parkway.
• 🚗 Goldman was driving behind the bus when it flipped, and he immediately rushed to help, drawing on his EMT training.
• 😨 He described the scene as terrifying, stating it was a mass casualty incident he hopes never to experience again.

Critical Rescue Under the Bus

• 🆘 Upon arriving at the crash site, Goldman began helping children exit the overturned bus.
• ⚠️ He was alerted to a report of a victim trapped underneath the bus, which was a 14-year-old boy.
• 🚑 Goldman's quick alert to First Responders allowed them to lift the bus and rescue the boy, who was then rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Commitment to Service and Humanity

• 🏅 Matt Goldman was honored as a Hometown Hero by Montville Mayor Mike Gasali for his bravery and quick thinking.
• 🌟 Despite the recognition, Goldman emphasized that he was uncomfortable taking a victory lap and instead highlighted the actions of other Good Samaritans who assisted that night.
• 🤝 He called the collective effort a display of the best of humanity in a divided time.
• 🎯 At 22, Goldman, who joined the volunteer corps at 16, reaffirmed his commitment to a life of service in the medical field, finding it validating and a place he wants to build a long career.