LAND O’ LAKES (PASCO) – The driver of a heavily damaged compact car is lucky to be alive today, thanks to the brave actions of a Pasco County Deputy and two bystanders.
According to Pasco County Officials, Deputy Anthony Petersen pulled up to the crash scene located on SR-52 near Kent Grove Road around 4:19 a.m. That’s when he realized the vehicle was engulfed in flames and the driver was still trapped inside.
With the assistance of two bystanders, the male driver was pulled from the vehicle and dragged to safety. Officials say the victim only suffered minor injuries that were most likely the result of being extricated.
The two men who helped Deputy Petersen have been identified as Crystian Martinez and Randy Breighner.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating what may have caused the crash.
There were no other injuries reported.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO WATCH BODYCAM VIDEO OF THE RESCUE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPHkUfNJGEo&feature=youtu.be
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that last comment by the officer hits home, said that many times before people have no clue what we go through on a daily basis
It may be shock, or trauma, but just sounds good and drunk to me!
Hope everyone is ok!
he sounds loaded!
The Deputy and the bystanders should be accommodated. Thanks to the good people who risk their own lives to save another.
Don’t text and drive hope it wasn’t the case
Wow! That was one lucky guy, hope he appreciates the help!
Great Job PCSO! & Bystanders
Good job PCSO and the two bystanders one of them i know