An Indian River County sheriff's deputy saved a man from a burning car Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash.
The incident happened at approximately 11:43 a.m. in the 9400 block of 106th Ave. in Vero Beach.
The 911 caller was unsure if there was anyone inside the vehicle.
Indian River County Sheriff's Deputy David Dozer responded to the call.
He said he didn't even know anyone was inside until he opened the vehicle's door.
"Our deputies put their lives on the line every day. In the past six months, our dash cameras have caught one of our deputies being shot and returning fire, our deputies pulling a woman from her burning vehicle, last night's rescue of a man from his burning car, and many more heroics that do not get national attention. Our deputies are to be commended for their daily efforts to protect and serve the citizens of Indian River County," said Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar.
It's the second time in less than two months that Indian River County deputies saved a person from a burning car, they say.
