Fullerton, CA – Dramatic body camera footage captures a tense rescue on Valencia Avenue Thursday.

A Fullerton police officer rushed to the scene as a car burned with a man trapped inside.

Another officer broke the driver’s window while a good Samaritan joined in the effort.

Together, they dragged the man to safety away from the flames.

Police reported the driver was having a medical emergency.

He was taken to the hospital to recover.

The quick actions of the officers and the good Samaritan saved a life that day.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download