Troopers transport woman in the winter storm for a heart transpla...

On November 30, 2024, Troopers made contact with a 64-year-old at Westfield Memorial Hospital with a nurse from Cleveland Clinic for a heart transplant. They could not leave to Cleveland Clinic for the needed heart transplant because of the severity of the snow storm and road conditions in the area of Westfield Memorial Hospital. Troopers were able to maintain continues contact and implement a plan to transport both parties to the Jamestown Airport in Chautauqua County clear of the storm. They were transported by Troopers to the airport and flown by plane out of the area to Cleveland Clinic for the heart transplant.

This is an incredible story of perseverance and coordination! The actions of the Troopers, medical staff, and transportation teams highlight how critical teamwork and quick thinking can save lives, even in the face of severe weather conditions. It's heartening to see such dedication to ensuring a patient received a life-saving heart transplant despite the challenges posed by the snowstorm.

During the winter storm from Thanksgiving to December 1^st, Troopers have assisted 110 disabled vehicles, investigated 79 property damage collisions and investigated 7 personal injury collisions in the lower area of Western New York along the I-90 from Erie County to Pennsylvania.

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