A Bridgewater, New Jersey, police officer is being praised for his heroic actions after he risked his own safety to pull an unconscious driver from a burning car on the early morning of March 5.
Intense bodycam footage captured the moment Officer Noah Allat rushed to the scene of a devastating crash on Route 22. The collision, which occurred around 2 a.m., involved a Hyundai Elantra and a tanker truck. Upon arrival, Allat discovered an injured man sitting on the road, dazed and clutching his knee. The man informed the officer that another person had been inside the Hyundai at the time of the crash.
As Allat sprinted toward the wreckage, he encountered the truck driver, who assured him that the tanker was empty but had previously contained a diesel-kerosene mix. Undeterred by the raging flames, Allat asked, “Can I go up to it?”
“You can go up to it. I just don’t know if it’s going to be …” said the owner. Before the man could finish, Allatt is seen sprinting toward the car fire.
The video shows Allat reaching the passenger side of the sedan and finding the driver unconscious behind the wheel. With the flames intensifying, he quickly moved to the driver’s side, wrenched open the door, and dragged the man to safety. The gripping rescue unfolded in mere moments, showcasing Allat’s extraordinary bravery and quick thinking.
The Bridgewater Police Department later commended Allat for his incredible actions in a Facebook post, stating, “Officer Allatt showed bravery, strength and composure throughout the duration of the call. Officer Allatt’s swift actions saved the life of the driver. A job well done!
Social media users were quick to applaud the officer’s heroism, with one commenter writing, “Thank you, Officer Allat. There is no doubt this person would have perished in the fire without his bravery. Outstanding!”
A preliminary investigation found that the driver of the Hyundai hit the back of the tanker truck, causing the vehicles to fuse and become engulfed in flames. The vehicles continued traveling forward for around 685 feet while stuck together and on fire. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.
