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Car Crash Survivor Thanks His Rescuers

364 views · Published 27 November 2012 · 2:14 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics

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By Drew Bollea  A Red Bank man's life is getting back to normal after he nearly died in a car crash last month.On October 9th, a car driven by David Mason sped through the parking lot of the Taco Bell off Dayton Boulevard. It came to a stop after crashing into a home. "I had thoughts when I was laying in the car about whether I should just give up and die or do I do the best I can," said Mason, reading from a piece of paper where he wrote down what he remembers from that day.Mason was close to death last month when the home he crashed into collapsed around him. "They had run over and said I took one breath and that was it," said Mason, still reading from the paper.Mason's now recovering from several broken bones in his arm and face. He also has a minor brain injury."I can do some things," said Mason now folding some laundry, "and I'll get there."He says he was sick the night before, then passed out behind the wheel. Police say was going almost 80 miles per hour when he shot across Dayton Blvd and barreled into the home."I think I remember yelling out for help," said Mason.Mason wanted to show his appreciation to the men and women who pulled him from the car. So he dropped off a thank you card at the Red Bank Fire Department."It makes me feel proud," said Red Bank Deputy Fire Chief, Brent Sylar, "that's why we got into this business. To save lives.""If they do something kind for you or out of kindness, if you can do nothing else, at least say thank you," said Mason.Mason says the card is a small gesture to those who kept his family intact."I'm also thankful because again I have a three and a half year old son," said Mason, "and he would have grown up without his father."

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