Officers, Firefighters Pull Driver From Vehicle Engulfed In Flames (VIDEO)

Press Release

Officers and firefighters pulled a driver from a vehicle engulfed in flames following a crash in Southeast Portland.

On Monday, December 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct responded to reports of a crash in the area of Southeast Mt Scott Boulevard and Southeast 112^th Avenue. When they arrived, officers located a one-vehicle crash. The engine compartment of the vehicle was engulfed in flames and one of the first officers on scene reported hearing small explosions. With the driver trapped inside the vehicle and telling a 911 call taker via phone that she was pinned and on fire, officers knew time was of the essence. Fortunately, firefighters from Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) arrived on scene and broke the vehicle's windshield. Firefighters and officers pulled the driver out of the vehicle and carried her to safety. They immediately began lifesaving measures. The driver was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. At the time of this writing, the driver, a 47-year-old Portland woman, remains hospitalized, but is expected to survive. She has been cited for DUII (alcohol) and Reckless Driving.

PPB would like to thank its partners at PF&R and the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC). In addition, PPB would like to remind community members to drive sober and safe.

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