LIBERTY — A CSEA Village of Liberty Unit member is recovering from serious injuries after a motorist struck him near a village sanitation truck while workers were completing their morning route in this Sullivan County community.
According to news reports, CSEA member Eric Bradley was standing by the back of a village sanitation truck the morning of March 23 when a driver operating a Ford Taurus hit him, pinning him against the truck.
Bradley was transported by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, with major leg injuries and blood loss. Bradley ultimately lost part of one leg due to his injuries.
In addition to a police investigation, both PESH and CSEA’s Occupational Safety and Health Department are investigating.
In April, the Village of Liberty Police Department awarded Officer Andrew Cross with its Life Saving Medal for his role in saving Bradley’s life. When he arrived at the crash scene, Cross realized that Bradley’s injuries were severe. Cross applied a tourniquet to Bradley’s leg, stemming the blood loss.
“A young man’s life has been permanently impacted because of a crash that was entirely preventable,” said Southern Region President Anthony Adamo. “We’re grateful for everyone who took such amazing care of Eric and got him on the road to recovery. As union members, we need to support legislation that will make roads safer for workers and increase penalties for these preventable incidents. Everyone deserves to go home safe at the end of the workday.”
— Jessica Ladlee
