Heroes' Corner

Mary Blair, New Bethlehem, PA

Employee stops to aid car accident victim
New Bethlehem, PA, Rural Carrier Mary Blair
New Bethlehem, PA, Rural Carrier Mary Blair

Rural Carrier Mary Blair was recently delivering mail in New Bethlehem, PA, when she spotted a single-car accident.

Blair stopped to assist the lone victim, a 21-year-old woman who was crawling out of the overturned vehicle and bleeding.

The Postal Service employee called 911 and urged the woman — who was on her way to work — to remain still.

Blair then gave the woman a spare sweatshirt for warmth during their wait for emergency responders. She also notified the woman’s employer and mother.

The victim is recovering.


Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.