In a heroic display of bravery, police officers rushed to the scene of a major car crash to rescue people trapped inside on Saturday, 29th of July 2023.

The passenger car struck a pole in the 1700 block of S. Cherry Lane In White Settlement, Texas.

The collision ignited a fire in the vehicle’s engine compartment. Upon arrival, officers found two occupants inside the car. While the driver safely exited, the front male passenger was unconscious.

Quickly taking action, the officers fearlessly pulled the man from the burning car, ensuring his safety until medical personnel could provide further treatment. Chief of Police Christopher Cook commended the officers’ heroic actions, emphasizing how their swift response significantly impacted the crash’s outcome.

Both the driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital for treatment and are expected to survive. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, with speed being considered a potential factor leading to the driver losing control. The vehicle is believed to have been travelling northbound on S. Cherry Lane before veering over the outside curb and colliding with a utility pole.

The responding patrol shift, dispatchers, and fire crew all played vital roles in coordinating and executing the rescue operation, ensuring a coordinated and efficient response to the emergency.