Ronkonkoma Fire Department Lt. Michael White spotted the fiery scene shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of School House Road and Cedar Grove Avenue.
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The driver was hanging out of a window.
Lt. White quickly pulled the man from the burning vehicle and removed him to safety.
The driver was rushed to a nearby hospital with injuries.
He is expected to survive.
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