A volunteer firefighter, trying to help a driver who had just been in a crash, is recovering after he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95 early Sunday.
Daniel Callaway was on his way to work at the Wilmington Manor Fire Company in New Castle, Delaware when he came upon a one car crash around 4:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the highway near Route 420 in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, his family and police tell NBC10.
While helping the driver involved in the crash, Callaway was hit by a different vehicle, emergency officials said.
The 31-year-old was rushed to nearby Crozer Chester Medical Center for treatment. While he was initially listed in critical condition, he is now stable, according to family members.
"We believe he's going to be fine," said Callaway's father, Raymond Callaway Sr.
Callaway has spent the last 11 years volunteering as a firefighter. He began as a junior firefighter at Wilmington Manor before being promoted, Callaway Sr. tells NBC10. The man also volunteers at the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Company in Newport, Delaware and works as an EMT at Urgent Ambulance Services in Newark.
"It doesn't matter who you are, if you're in need of help he's going to stop and help you," said James Wilmer of Urgent Ambulance. "He's trained to do that. That's on his head. That's what he loves to do."
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State police closed off three lanes of the highway for more than five hours as they investigated both incidents. Traffic was diverted off the highway at Exits 9A-9B and then back onto the highway further south. The highway reopened Sunday afternoon.
The driver who struck Callaway stopped at the scene, according to investigators. No charges have been filed but the investigation continues.
Police have not said whether the other driver was hurt.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
