Mystery man saves injured driver from plunging off a cliff
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Brave mystery man manages to save injured driver from plunging off a cliff in his truck after horror crash in Idaho
Crash occurred in Lewiston, Idaho, about 8am Wednesday
Driver Sitko, 23, crashed off the road and drove through property
His truck was stopped from dropping off Bryden Canyon by a fence
A passer-by smashed the window and dragged him to safety
The man fled when police and paramedics arrived
Sitko is recovering from minor injuries in hospital
Incredible rescue: Police in Lewiston, Idaho, are looking for this passer-by who pulled driver Matthew Sitko, 23, from his car that was dangling over a cliff on Wednesday. Sitko crashed through the adjoiningg property and would have driven off the drop if it weren't for the chain-link fence
Driver: Mathew Sitko, 23, of Lewiston, Idaho, is recovering in hospital from minor injuries following the crash. He wrote on his Facebook page that he feels 'blessed' for what happened
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Sitko was taken to hospital and is recovering from minor injuries, however he is lucky to be alive.
It is unclear how far the canyon drop actually measured.
Witnesses say Sitko was driving erratically and swerved to miss another motorist when the crash occurred.
While police are investigating, they say he appeared to suffer a 'mental episode'.
Not long after the crash Sitko posted to his Facebook page that he felt blessed.
'Good morning everyone! I am truly blessed by God today!! Thank you God & Jesus for taking care of me!! I love you!' he wrote on his Facebook.