Salvation Army Bell Ringer Rescued After Car Runs Over Him

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A Salvation Army bell ringer was injured on Tuesday in Arlington, Massachusetts after a car drove into a Walgreens store.

A Salvation Army bell ringer was injured on Tuesday in Arlington, Massachusetts after a car drove into a Walgreens store.
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Arlington Police Department

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/12/16/salvation-army-bell-ringer-struck-by-car-while-soliciting-donations/ :15-:23 "it is....car"
WBZ


The 50-year-old man who had volunteered his time for the red kettle campaign was left pinned underneath the vehicle.
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Arlington Police Department

http://www.wcvb.com/news/salvation-army-bell-ringer-hit-by-car-outside-store/30258108 :38-:40 "i rushed into the bay"
WCVB

Witness, Tony Jamal was reportedly working at a nearby service station,
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WCVB

when he saw what happened, grabbed a floor jack and rushed to the victim to help.
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Arlington Police Department


Jamal stated “His knee was pinned underneath the car like knee was holding the car up. So I immediately jacked the car up just to relieve the pressure and the fire department came in and did their thing and removed him properly.”
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Another witness said the bell ringer wasn’t speaking after the car was lifted, but he was conscious and attempting to move his leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital where his injuries were initially listed as serious, but non life-threatening.
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Arlington Police Department

An 87-year-old local man was driving the Toyota Camry involved in the crash.
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http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/27642865/salvation-army-bell-ringer-hurt-when-car-crashes-into-walgreens :25-:32 "police believe...drive thru"
WFXT



He had ventured to Walgreen’s to pick up a prescription.
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Arlington Police Department

Police believe he mistook the front door of the store for the drive-through pharmacy window.
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He has since received a citation for ‘operating to endanger’ and his license will likely be suspended.
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