Saturday, October 11, 2025 5:09 AM
A dramatic rescue was captured when CHP officers smashed the windows of a burning vehicle and pulled an unconscious driver to safety on the 110 Freeway.
GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) — Recent footage reveals a heroic rescue by California Highway Patrol officers in Gardena.
Dashcam and bodycam recordings document the officers saving a driver from a fiery vehicle earlier this year on July 3.
As reported by CHP South Los Angeles, the officers were on a routine patrol when they encountered a single-vehicle crash into a tree on the 110 Freeway near Del Amo Boulevard, with the car nearly fully engulfed in flames.
The officers utilized their batons to shatter the windows and extricated the unconscious driver trapped inside to safety.
The footage subsequently captures an explosion shortly after the rescue.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker recognized Officer Gonzalez and Officer Leon-Brito at the San Pedro Elks Lodge for their courageous actions that saved a life.
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