MAHWAH, N.J. (AP) - May 21, 2009
Angelica Mercado's actions earned her the $50,000 top prize at
the 13th Annual Russ Berrie Awards for Making a Difference
Wednesday. The award honors New Jerseyans for their unselfish
dedication to helping others.
Mercado helped smother the flames and drove the trucker to the
hospital after his tanker, carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline,
flipped over and burst into flames in November.
The man suffered second- and third-degree burns over 40 percent
of his body.
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Information from: The Record of Bergen County,
http://www.northjersey.com
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