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Florida Driver Pulls Two Toddlers From A1A Traffic in Dashcam Rescue

Authorities have opened a review into how the toddlers reached the roadway.

Overview

  • Dashcam video shows John Brittingham stopping on State Road A1A in Cocoa Beach on Jan. 11, running into traffic and carrying two small children to safety within seconds.
  • He searched nearby homes, found an Airbnb with an open gate and returned the toddlers to relatives who appeared unaware they had left.
  • Cocoa Beach police said they were not contacted about the incident and reported no injuries.
  • The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said it had no calls or reports tied to the episode, with an investigation now ongoing.
  • Footage shared by Drone Geox spread widely on social media, drawing praise and renewed focus on pedestrian danger along the busy coastal corridor.