Officer Nearly Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver Receives Promotion, 'Big' Check
OLD WESTBURY, L.I. -- The police officer nearly killed by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway was promoted today. Officer Kenneth Baribault is still in the hospital but his son accepted the promotion. His family also received a special gift from Big Brown.
Long Island reporter Rob Hoell attended Tuesday's ceremony in Old Westbury.
Still hospitalized, Kenneth Baribault, 30, continues to recover from a severe brain injury after being slammed into by a suspected drunk driver on the shoulder of LIE last month.
The horrific crash happened just moments after Baribault pulled over another driver suspecting of being drunk.
At a Nassau County Police promotion ceremony Baribault moved up to the Bureau of Special Operations.
"I'm very proud of him for moving up a level," said Baribault's 6-year old son Christopher.
Also on hand at Tuesday's ceremony were the owners of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, who presented the family with a $50,000 check.
The owners also promised a portion of Big Brown's next purse towards little Christopher's education.
If you would like to make a donation to the family, you could do so by sending a check to:
Kenneth and Christopher Baribault Benevolent Fund
c/o Nassau PBA
89 E. Jericho Tpk.
Mineola, NY 11501
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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