Goodyear officer saves woman from burning vehicle following multi-vehicle crash

PHOENIX — A Goodyear police officer rescued a woman from a burning vehicle following a multi-vehicle crash on Saturday, authorities said.

Around 4:32 a.m., an officer was returning from the city when he approached a multi-vehicle crash near 91st Avenue and the Interstate 10 freeway, according to the Goodyear Police Department.

Upon arrival, the officer saw one of the vehicles in flames with a woman inside honking the car horn for help.

The officer then broke the vehicle’s side window and pulled the woman, whose hair was on fire, out of the burning vehicle.

The officer then attempted to put out the fire with his own hands before using a fire extinguisher.

More details on Goodyear officer’s heroics

Heroic Goodyear officer saves young female from burning vehicle after a crash. The young female happened to be the daughter of a Goodyear Firefighter. pic.twitter.com/F0WaY8Xaca

— Goodyear Police Dept (@Goodyearpolice) May 28, 2025

Both the woman, whose father is a Goodyear firefighter, and the officer were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The woman was in critical condition.

“This heroic and selfless act exemplifies the bravery and commitment of our officers to serve and protect, often at great personal risk. His quick thinking and fearless actions undoubtedly saved a life that morning,” Goodyear Police chief Brian Issitt said in a news release.

“We are immensely proud of our officer’s courage. This incident is a powerful reminder of the strength of our public safety family and the extraordinary sacrifices made in service to others.”

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