Eagle Bridge woman airlifted after roll over accident, electrocution

Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Time of Incident: 09:00 am

Incident Location: Andrews Rd., Town of White Creek

Township: White Creek

Case # 25-12776

INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:

Driver : Wendy J. Taber Age: 44

Address: Eagle Bridge, NY 12057

INCIDENT SUMMARY: According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at about 9 A.M., the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a one-car rollover motor vehicle crash in the Town of White Creek.

Wendy Taber, 44, of Eagle Bridge was traveling on Andrews Road in the Town of White Creek when she lost control of her vehicle, struck a National Grid utility pole, and rolled over. The collision brought down live power lines onto the vehicle, igniting a car fire with Taber still inside.

As she attempted to escape the vehicle, Taber was electrocuted by a downed powerline and lost consciousness. Taber regained consciousness and as the vehicle filled with smoke, she continued to try to exit the vehicle and sustained additional electrical shocks. Eventually, Taber was able to jump free from the vehicle to safety.

Cambridge EMS provided on-scene treatment for electrical burn injuries. She was transferred to an Albany Medical helicopter and flown to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. National Grid crews also responded to secure the scene and assist first responders. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Officer (s) Handling: Deputy Lourie, Inv. Ashton

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Cambridge Fire Dept., Cambridge EMS, North Hoosick Fire Dept., White Creek Fire Dept., NYSP, National Grid

News Release completed by: Sergeant Robert Sullivan