Overview
- Bodycam and dashcam footage shows officers shattering windows, prying open the driver’s door and dragging the man out as flames intensified.
- The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. on July 3 in the agency’s South Los Angeles region at an undisclosed roadside location.
- Dashcam video captured a small explosion moments after the driver was moved to safety.
- KTLA reported the driver did not appear seriously hurt in the video, though officials have not provided medical or investigative updates.
- Officers Sal Leon-Brito and Manuel Gonzalez were later honored at a San Pedro Elks Lodge event, as the CHP shared the rescue on social media.