Detroit Police Car Crashes and Bursts into Flames, Brave Citizens Rescue Cop
- Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:24am by
Billy Hallowell
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A dramatic scene unfolded in Detroit, Michigan when a police officer’s car crashed, then burst into flames. Luckily, two men were at the scene to pull the cop out of the wreckage and bring him to safety. According to the Detroit Free Press, the sergeant lost control of his patrol vehicle around 4:30 a.m. in I-96.
The officer was allegedly incoherent when rescued and has no recollection of what occurred during the incident. MyFoxDetroit.com has more:
“Just went up in flames. It burnt in like five minutes,” said witness James Clark.
He grabbed his camera and shot some dramatic video as a Detroit Police cruiser burned…
Moments before the crash, Clark said he heard what sounded like a tire blowing out. Then he saw the police car out of control.
Watch Clark’s footage of the wreckage below:
Also, watch a news report from WJBK-TV, which explains what occurred in detail:
Luckily, no one involved in the incident was seriously injured.
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Comments (46)
Black Manta
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 5:44pmHe may was getting head from a harlot if he wasn’t drunk…..
Report Post »avgconservative
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 5:37pmTHIS IS PROOF! Most people in America are wonderful people. The freakin’ jackasses have pushed their way into domination. We‘ve gotta put ’em down!
Report Post »frankthekulak
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 5:10pmI love all those cars just driving by, right next to the fire! Burning police cars must be a common sight in Detoilette.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 4:03pmReal Detroiters were waiting for a chance to steal his gun as soon as they could get close enough to the fire.
Report Post »rabblechat
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 2:48pmI‘m surprised he wasn’t arrested for taking pictures. Seems like cops have been cracking down on that kind of stuff lately… I guess the cops in the motor city are slippin…
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 2:12pmIt was Detroit so, they probably lifted his wallet and watch before he came to.
Report Post »ravinginfidel
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 12:41pmThese guys put their lives on the line all the time, I’m glad the two Samaritans one of whom was Canadian saved the officer without waiting for “trained responders”.
Report Post »N5DVC
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 12:31pmTo be honest, I was surprised and skeptical to hear that a cop was rescued by ‘good sumaritans’ in Detroit. Call me cynical. Eager to affirm the story and renew my faith in those folks, I clicked.
Report Post »Watching the story, I learned that a local resident FILMED the fire, but a Canadian truck driver passing through and another (unspecified) actually were the ones to save him.
Well, I’m grlad the happened to be there and commend them, but I can’t help feeling a little let down.
EqualJustice
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 12:01pmGotta love the guy who heard and saw it happen then just VIDEOED the incident instead of HELPING. My God.
Report Post »DEFEAT THE LIBERALS
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 1:12pmJust another Obama supporter looking to get a free payday! He could care less what happened to that officer. One less officer in his mind to harass him why he sells crack!
Report Post »jerrygar
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 11:20am” I swear to drunk…I’m not god ! “
Report Post »MsMonsoon
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 10:29amIf that had been the San Francisco Fire Department or Harbor Patrol, they would have stood by and watched because they didn’t have the training or the equipment.
Report Post »muhamadhater
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 10:25amGod Bless the 2 that pulled the officer out!! I would of done the same thing ofcourse I still think there is still good on the earth, as there is proof right there with the 2 simarirans!!
Report Post »Americans need to keep there faith!! if not we become like Great Britain!!!
I stand with Isreal!!
Mr. Oshawott
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:54amThank God there were brave people to help the unfortunate police officer escape from the inferno! Maybe this will get some power-hungry police officers to finally stop viewing the public as their adversaries?
Report Post »Viejoken
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:48amSome really brave responsible people around even yet
Report Post »stormerwasright
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:48amSo Clark wasn’t arrested for obstruction for making the video of police in action?
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:46amAnd they thought the pinto was bad car…lots of cars are blowing up and Nader hasn’t said a bloody thing. I lost a niece to a car that was engulfed in flames. Horrible way to die…
Just google flaming car, exploding car, etc and you will see that there are plenty of them.
Nader is a hypocrite…bad follow up on his part. Consumer protection is a joke.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:45amMaybe the good samaritans will faces charges if they are not proper union members…
Report Post »mrsmileyface
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 10:06amTheres no need to be cynical when saving the life of another human in danger. Pray on it brotha.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:44amSome semblance of good, in the rotting city of Detroit.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 11:35amJamal didn’t bother to help but he got the whole thing on tape . My Hero.
Report Post »Drum Man
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:41amGreat job! A life saved.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:37amGod be praised for the two people there to aid the officer; this is what Americans truly are all about, we help others in need, not like the media who only shows the worst of America. We HELP OUT.
Report Post »beckwill
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:36amThese “brave citizens” will shoot to the top of Obama’s watch list. Probably have an audit from the IRS and every move scrutinized. That’s how Obama pays back the “brave citizens” for their cop rescue.
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:31amVery lucky he had people around that cared!! In some areas they would have let him burn to death! Police need to wake up and understand the people are not their enemies! I support the good cops, but there are far too many bad ones! The motto is to protect and serve, not harass and intimidate! I have met so many cops that think they are above everyone! I am glad the officer is ok and support the police , but things need to change!
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:30amIf police don’t outright stand with the people and arrest the TSA tyrants, then to hell with them.
We don’t need no water. Let the mf-er burn.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:47am@V-MAN MACE
Report Post »A city policeman arresting a TSA worker, who is working for the DHS?
It doesn’t work that way.
DEFEAT THE LIBERALS
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 12:52pm@V-Man
Report Post »Are you serious? Let the M-fer burn! People like you are why the police think some citizens are the enemy! However they know that even a piece of trash like yourself deserves protection. Until you want to put on a bullet proof vest to do a job that someone might try to kill you just because of that job, then shut the f#$@ up! I bet your the guy that cries like a B#$^H when someone breaks in to your house, assaults you, or your baby’s mama goes off on you!
I bet you call the police to solve your petty little problems cuz you are incapable of doing it yourself. You piece of S@#T! I would’nt piss on you if you were on fire!
V-MAN MACE
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 1:23pmIT’S US OR THEM!!!
THE PEOPLE OR THE TYRANTS!!
THE PUBLIC OR THE NAZIS!
Extremism in defense of Liberty is NO VICE!
I never DELEGATED my PROTECTION TO THE COPS!!
I DELEGATE IT TO MY SMITH AND WESSONS!
BEING A CITIZEN IS AS DANGEROUS AS BEING A COP!
WE HIRED POLICE TO HELP…HELP…NOT TAKE OVER…HELP… SERVE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND THEY’VE OVERSTEPPED THEIR BOUNDS!
THEY AREN’T ACTING LIKE PUBLIC SERVANTS!
THEY’RE BEHAVING LIKE TYRANTS!
OHIO HAS CASTLE LAW!
I PITY THE FOOL WHO KICKS MY DOOR IN !!!
BULLET SAMMICH!
THEY SWORE AN OATH!
THEY OUGHT TO UPHOLD IT AND PROTECT US FROM MOLESTATION BY THE TSA!
IF THEY DON’T STAND WITH US, THEY STAND AGAINST US, OR THEY STAND IN THE DAMN WAY!!!!
DO NOT IMPEDE OR OBSTRUCT MY LIBERTY!!!!
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 1:49pm@DEFEAT THE LIBERALS
Report Post »I definitely agree with you about V-man. I think I would have tried to use nicer words but I sure agree with every word you said. I believe that he really would stand there and yell out burn – baby – burn if he had seen this happen. His statement makes him lower that how he considers the police are. Also, like you, I think that if the police broke down his door they would have to look under the bed and find him there shaking and crying telling them “please don’t arrest me”.
rabblechat
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 3:07pm@defeat the libs. Here we go again, with the “police put their life on the line for you” crap. Have you ever taken the time to look at the FACTS regarding on the job fatalities and injuries or do you rely on the idioms spoon fed to you since childhood? Police work is far less dangerous that you have been told.
Report Post »Farmers, Fisherman, trashmen, roofers, just about any other profession that involves real work is more dangerous than police work.
The majority of police become police for a couple of reasons; Pay/benefits and power.
Take the time to educate yourself, and open your eyes .
V-MAN MACE
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 7:38pmSound The Trumpet In Zion
Tell it to my rifle.
Down with the Nazis.
Report Post »SiToNiTsOrOs1
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:29amExcellent! This what Americns do, we get things done, save the good guys, protwct life, liberty, and the happiness of all. Would freedom loathing American hating, underground terrorists do this? I believe we all know the answer to that question is no….
God bless America.
Report Post »carlitamonique
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 10:29amwish i could agree with you but i think the person that saved him was Canadian :/
Report Post »ravinginfidel
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 12:35pmOne of the Samaritans was a Canadian.
Report Post »babylonvi
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 12:52pmCanadians are Americans too, if you understand the geography. Also, it’s unusual the Crown Vic caught fire from a front end hit, that usually happens with rear end impact.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 9:26am.
Report Post »I ain’t drunk sargent, I’m just drinking……….
banjarmon
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 1:04pmWay to go guys.
Report Post »krenshau
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 1:50pmI thought cops had a “no touch” policy. These guys will probably get arrested for touching the cop.
Report Post »texasfarmer
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 2:13pmDo you always have your head up your butt? Must be that hollow sound.
Report Post »rabblechat
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 2:50pmremember buzzed driving is drunk driving…
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