Harrowing Video Shows Officers Pull Person From Flaming Car On I-88: Police

OAK BROOK, IL — Oak Brook officers rescued a person from a burning car early Sunday morning on Interstate 88, according to authorities.

An officer on patrol shortly after 3:30 a.m. was passed by a sedan speeding with its lights off on Route 83 near 31st Street, with the car exiting onto eastbound Interstate 88, police said.

The officer followed the car and saw it, crashed, rolled over, and fully engulfed in flames in the engine compartment, with one person trapped inside, according to police, who said officers used fire extinguishers on the blaze and extricated the person by crawling under the overturned vehicle.

The car’s occupant and two officers suffered minor injuries, including smoke inhalation, and were taken to a hospital, where they were treated and released, according to police.

“These officers acted without hesitation, placing themselves in harm’s way,” Chief Brian Strockis said in a news release.

“There is no doubt that their actions saved this individual’s life. I am grateful that only minor injuries were sustained, and I could not be more proud of their bravery and professionalism.”

Police released dashboard camera footage of the harrowing rescue. Illinois State Police are investigating the crash.