Norwich man airlifted after New Berlin accident

NEW BERLIN – A Norwich man was airlifted to Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City Wednesday with serious injuries to his head and neck following a one-car accident on county Road 29 in the Town of New Berlin.

Michael J. Abbott, 20, of 32 Hayes St., Norwich, remains in the intensive care unit after being airlifted to Wilson when his 2003 Kia slid over wet pavement causing it to leave the roadway as he headed eastbound on his way to work at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.



His father, Norwich basketball coach Mark Abbott, said he wanted to thank Nikki Rundle and her uncle William Maynard for rushing to help his son, who was being strangled by his own clothing following the accident. The two then called 911.

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firedoc
August 7th, 2008 at 4:33 pm


It was the New Berlin Fire Department that removed this young man from the car, and provided medical attention. The Norwich Fire Department was called to assist New Berlin. As stated to me by one of the NBFD Chiefs "Every one involved worked very well together".

Mike best wishes for a speedy recovery and prayers from our department go out to you and your Family!

Tracy L. Chawgo, Fire Chief
City of Norwich Fire Department

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