Port St Lucie Police Officers Rescue Drowning Tow Truck Driver After Corvette Plunges into Lake

Port St.Lucie, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- On October 27, 2020 at approximately 9:30am, Port St Lucie Police Officers responded to the area of NW St. James Blvd/NW Helmsdale Way in reference to a vehicle submerged in a nearby lake. Police Officers determined that Ronald Braccio (11/11/53) was traveling in is 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. Braccio lost control of his vehicle and he plunged into a lake. Initially, Braccio was unable to escape, until he found a multi-tool, and was able to break his window, swimming safely to shore.

With the vehicle completely submerged and unable to be seen from the shore, a tow truck driver was summoned. The tow truck driver, Danny Hahn (1/17/83), swam into the lake attempting to find the vehicle. Hahn became exhausted and he was unable to swim back to shore. Hahn was able to yell for help, as he struggled to stay afloat. Officer Corona quickly removed his gear and swam out to Hahn. Officer Corona reached Hahn with a ResQ Disc and held onto him as Officer Druga pulled them both safely to shore. Hahn was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center as a precaution due to him inhaling water.

If not for the quick actions of Port St Lucie Police Officers, Druga & Corona, this story may have had a different ending.