Nathaniel Bunn is seen holding the victim's hand after a car crash while waiting for first responders in Pittsburgh. (Credit: Nathaniel Bunn)
PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania man is being credited as a hero for comforting a car crash victim by staying with her and holding her hand while waiting for first responders.
The backstory:
39-year-old Nathaniel Bunn of Braddock said he was driving along U.S. Highway 19 in Pittsburgh earlier this month when he saw a car flipped over in traffic.
Bunn, who is a father of seven sons, a former med tech and caregiver, decided to stop and help free the victim.
"My dad, my son and I tried to pull the door free with another guy or two. We couldn’t," Bunn told FOX Television Stations.
The group also failed to pry the door open with a crowbar.
That's when Bunn decided to go over to the victim.
"I sat with her until the ambulance came and let her squeeze my hand for reassurance," he said.
What they're saying:
Bunn said the victim's family reached out to him after the story gained attention.
"Her family had reached out and said she’s forever grateful," he explained. "I want them to know that I’m no hero and that I’m just a great guy doing what I thought was right."
"My actions inspire people to do right all across the world."
Dig deeper:
Bunn said he hopes to use the attention he received to raise funds for the soon-to-be Virginia Bunn's School For The Gifted, which teaches children various life and social skills.
Bunn said he named the school after his mother and grandmother.
"This school is about a legacy to go for we’d for my community and our people to be better versions of ourselves than we are today," he said.
The Source: The information in this story comes from an interview conducted by FOX Television Stations with Nathaniel Bunn. This story was reported from Los Angeles.