A dumpster truck driver was rescued after crashing his vehicle into the swimming pool of Portland Trailblazers star Evan Turner.
Authorities say the truck’s driver lost control on a hairpin curve and wound up careening down a hill and before submerging into the pool on Wednesday morning.
According to KATU, the driver of the truck was eventually rescued by emergency personnel but was helped by Turner’s chef.
He reportedly rushed out of the house after the crash happened to keep the driver’s head above water until first responders arrived.
A dumpster truck driver was rescued after crashing his vehicle into the swimming pool of Portland Trailblazers star Evan Turner (pictured)
Authorities say the truck’s driver lost control on a hairpin curve and wound up careening down a hill and submerging into the pool on Wednesday morning
It’s unclear whether Turner (left and right) was home at the time of the incident. The Blazers were on the road on Monday night as they played the Minnesota Timberwolves but had Tuesday off in preparation for a home game on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs
Rescuers from the Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau raced to the site of the crash, reported at 8.49am, to reach the driver’s cab which was partially submerged in pool water
At least one rescuer held the driver’s head up from the water while others used the ‘jaws of life’ to pry the damaged steering column from the center console which had pinned the driver inside the vehicle, according to Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau Capt Louisa Jones
Rescuers from the Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau raced to the site of the crash, reported at 8.49am, to reach the driver’s cab which was partially submerged in pool water, said bureau spokeswoman Capt Louisa Jones.
At least one rescuer held the driver’s head up from the water while others used the ‘jaws of life’ to pry the damaged steering column from the center console which had pinned the driver inside the vehicle, according to Jones.
Jones said the truck was coming down a hairpin turn in the twisty West Hills when ‘it lost control somehow…and went over an embankment.’
Dirt from the debris vehicle, which Jones estimated had an open cargo area of five feet by 10 feet by 15 feet, spread all over the yard and pool area where the truck came to rest.
A heavy duty tow truck was removing the truck from the pool by 11 am, she said.
Turner’s chef reportedly rushed out of the house after the crash happened to keep his head above water until first responders arrived
A heavy duty tow truck was removing the truck from the pool by 11 am, said Jones
Dirt from the debris vehicle, which Jones estimated had an open cargo area of five feet by 10 feet by 15 feet, spread all over the yard and pool area where the truck came to rest
‘I wasn’t aware that the driver was injured or how badly,’ Turner said Wednesday afternoon through a team spokesman. ‘But I’m obviously grateful that the first responders were able to rescue him and I hope and pray he’ll be fine’
The driver, who was not identified, had serious injuries and was taken to Oregon Health and Science University Medical Center for treatment
Turner signed with the Blazers in July 2016 for four years and $70million. One month later, he purchased his Portland home (pictured) for $3.15million
The driver, who was not identified, had serious injuries and was taken to Oregon Health and Science University Medical Center for treatment.
It’s unclear whether Turner was home at the time of the incident. The Blazers were on the road on Monday night as they played the Minnesota Timberwolves but had Tuesday off in preparation for a home game on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs.
‘I wasn’t aware that the driver was injured or how badly,’ Turner said Wednesday afternoon through a team spokesman. ‘But I’m obviously grateful that the first responders were able to rescue him and I hope and pray he’ll be fine.’
Turner signed with the Blazers in July 2016 for four years and $70million. One month later, he purchased his Portland home for $3.15million.
The 29-year-old was the No 2 pick in the 2010 draft and in his eighth season in the NBA. He is currently averaging 7.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 40.8 percent shooting.