Off-Duty Police Officer Rescues Woman From Car Seconds Before It Explodes

A 70-year-old woman owes her life to the off-duty police officer who pulled her from the wreck of a burning car last week.

An off-duty Seattle cop is being hailed a hero when he pulled  70-year-old Carissa Carly from her car moments before it exploded.

Seattle police officer John Smith was right behind a four-car crash as he was headed home on I-90 in Washington state. Two of the cars in the wreck burst into flames, so Smith had to act very quickly.

Smith told Q13 Fox, “Dust was flying immediately, I saw flames, so I pulled over, just luckily I happened to be right there.” Smith continued, “I went up to open the door. The door would not open.”

“I tried several times. Finally it popped open. Was dragging her across the freeway to get her to the other side.” He added, “Some other Samaritans came up, grabbed her feet, carried her over and somewhere, seconds later, the car blew up.’

The woman had to be rushed to the hospital and into surgery for the head trauma she suffered during the crash. She had an alarming 150 stitches put across her forehead, but it looks like it’s going to be smooth sailing from here on out. She was additionally treated for several fractures but she’s not complaining.

“I really appreciate it because I wouldn’t be alive today,’ Carly told Fox. “I’m really grateful. I talked to my friend and she said (Smith) was an angel to help me” She added, “One of those angels, you know?”

Take a look at the alarming video below and don’t forget to say a prayer of gratitude for this hero and his ability to act quickly. This is the exact kind of man we want protecting our communities.

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