SUV Goes Over Embankment in Town of Thurston; Family Safely Rescued

THURSTON, N.Y. — Emergency responders safely rescued a family after an SUV went over an embankment on South Hill Road in the Town of Thurston, Steuben County.

According to authorities, the incident occurred on January 11 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Forest Ranger Dormer responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway and over an embankment. Upon arrival, Ranger Dormer, along with a member of the Thurston Fire Department, located the SUV and determined that it was occupied by an adult driver, an adult front-seat passenger, and a child seated in the back.

Due to the icy conditions, responders acted quickly to remove the child from the vehicle. The child was checked for injuries and assessed for cold exposure and was found to be warm and uninjured.

The Savona Fire Department and New York State Police responded to assist at the scene. Rescue personnel stabilized the SUV using straps to ensure it would not shift while the remaining occupants were safely removed from the vehicle.

All three occupants were reunited at the scene without reported injuries. A bulldozer was later used to pull the SUV back up the icy embankment.

Authorities credited the coordinated response of multiple agencies for the successful and safe outcome of the incident.