‘This heroic and selfless act:’ Police officer saves firefighter’s daughter from burning car
GOODYEAR, AZ (KPHO/KTVK/Gray News) — A police officer in Arizona sprang into action early Sunday morning when responding to a fiery wreck on a busy freeway.
Just before 4:30 a.m., a Goodyear officer was returning to the city after booking a suspect in jail when he saw a serious multi-vehicle crash near 91st Avenue on Interstate 10.
Officers say one of the cars was engulfed in flames and a woman was stuck inside, honking her horn in a desperate attempt to get help. Body camera video showed the officer running to help her and breaking the driver’s side window. He then pulled her from the burning car, saving her.
The officer immediately tried to put out the flames with his own hands, resulting in serious burns.
The woman was transported in critical condition to a nearby burn center. She is expected to survive. The police officer is expected to make a full recovery as well.
By some twist of fate, the woman is the daughter of a Goodyear firefighter.
“This heroic and selfless act exemplifies the bravery and commitment of our officers to serve and protect, often at great personal risk. His quick thinking and fearless actions undoubtedly saved a life that morning. We are immensely proud of our officer’s courage. This incident is a powerful reminder of the strength of our public safety family and the extraordinary sacrifices made in service to others,” Goodyear Police Chief Brian Issitt said in a written statement.
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