I m just a regular guy doing my job says Floyd officer as he recounts rescuing teen from burning car
The Floyd County Police officer pulled the teen out alive with the help of a Good Samaritan after police say a wrong-way driver caused a fiery head-on collision. Author: Tracey Amick Peer Updated: 8:15 PM EST March 9, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. A high school senior is in the hospital after police say a wrong-way driver hit the pick up truck she was riding in. The accident caused the truck to burst into flames, trapping the teen.
But she was freed with the help of a Floyd County Police officer and another Good Samaritan.
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Authorities said the suspect vehicle, driven by Raul Villalobos, was driving fast and nearly struck several other vehicles. They said Villalobos was also injured and had to be extracted from the car he was driving, and is in a hospital. He is facing charges of DUI, serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, driving while unlicensed and no insurance.
Some of the drivers who had to swerve to avoid colliding with the wrong-way driver, who called 911 to report him, also witnessed the collision, and they and other drivers stopped to try to help.
“Please hurry! Someone’s trapped and the truck’s on fire!” said one 911 caller.
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