Suffolk County cop jumped in frigid water to save man trapped in truck

PATCHOGUE, NY – Police in Patchogue responded after a man suffering a medical episode drove his truck into the frigid water of Patchogue Bay on Monday.

Upon arrival, a Suffolk County Police Officer jumped into the water to pull the m an to safety.

“A man suffering a medical event drove his pickup truck into the water at Sunset Lane and River Avenue in Patchogue on Monday afternoon,” SCPD said in a statement. “Officer Daniel Elitharp responded and saw the man slumped over in his car. Without hesitation, Officer Elitharp jumped into the water and rescued the victim.”

The man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue for treatment of minor injuries. Officer Elitharp dried off and finished the rest of his shift.