VIDEO: Everett police save man from burning electric car
Jul 29, 2025, 2:13 PM | Updated: 2:16 pm
Two Everett Police officers saved a man from a burning electric car on Saturday. (Courtesy Everett Police Department)
(Courtesy Everett Police Department)
Two Everett officers put their lives on the line to save a man from a burning electric car, police said in a Facebook post.
The vehicle crashed early on July 26 on I-5 near SR 2 in Everett. Body camera footage shows flames engulfing the car and the man inside it, yelling out in distress.
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“I’m incredibly proud of the bravery and quick action shown by these officers. They are heroes in every sense of the word, and our city is lucky to have such dedicated public servants within our police force,” said Mayor Cassie Franklin. “I’m also deeply relieved that the vehicle’s occupant survived this incredibly dangerous situation.”
The man survived thanks to the officers, who pulled him out of the car and away from the burning wreckage. Both officers were treated for smoke inhalation and are stable.
“Their quick thinking and selfless actions reflect the very best of Everett PD,” said Chief John DeRousse. “They put their lives on the line to save another, and I am impressed by their poise under pressure.”
