A Town of Tonawanda police detective is being honored for his heroic actions after saving a man from a burning vehicle while off duty.
On March 23rd, Detective Mark Muscoreil was traveling on I-290 west when he witnessed a car slam into a guide rail. Acting quickly, he pulled over, called emergency services, and rushed toward the wrecked vehicle. Upon reaching the car, he found the driver unconscious and experiencing a seizure as smoke and flames engulfed the engine compartment.
Without hesitation, Muscoreil lifted the man from the car and carried him to safety, preventing what could have been a fatal outcome. Moments later, the vehicle was fully consumed by fire…