Rodger Thomas – Telegram and Gazette – Wednesday, August 9, 1989

Rodger Thomas, a dedicated member of the emergency crew assigned to the chaotic scene, can be seen in the top-left corner of the photograph, diligently working to extricate the trapped driver from the wreckage. The crash, a harrowing head-on collision on the I-290, left four individuals injured and in need of immediate medical attention. Amidst the chaos and urgency of the situation, Thomas’s swift and skilled actions exemplify the tireless efforts of first responders in moments of crisis.