By Joanna Putman
Police1
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police officers are being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man trapped in a burning pickup, WSYX reported.
The incident began when the truck driver, identified as Randy, called 911 reporting that his brakes had failed, causing him to crash into a highway pillar, according to the report. Moments later, the truck caught fire.
In a dramatic six-minute 911 call, Randy can be heard crying for help and asking the dispatcher to tell his wife he loved her, fearing he would not survive.
“Tell my wife I love her, please tell my wife I love her,” said Randy. N.H. fire, EMS and police chiefs work to remove mental health stigmas
However, officers arrived within moments, and bodycam footage captured Officer Gloria West running toward the flames.
“I am not going to leave him in there,” West can be heard saying on bodycam to her fellow officers.
West, who has been with the department for about a year, pulled Randy from the burning vehicle with the help of other officers, according to the report. Officers immediately began medical treatment, removing his smoldering clothing and rendering aid.
The victim was transported to a hospital, where he remains in intensive care in fair condition. Officer West suffered minor burns but is expected to recover, according to the report.
St. Paul officers found the man, who has been charged in the fatal shooting of a woman and her unborn child, armed and riding a bicycle before the incident occurred
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