BODYCAM VIDEO: Davis, California officer rescues suspected DUI driver from car fire on I-80

VIDEO: Davis officer rescues suspected DUI driver from car fire on I-80 Dramatic police bodycam video shows how the quick thinking of a Davis officer saved the life of an unresponsive suspected DUI driver from a burning vehicle along I-80. Davis Police Department Tuesday, November 10, 2026 9:27PM Share Dramatic police body camera video shows how the quick thinking of a Davis police officer saved the life of an unresponsive driver from a car fire. Video from the early morning hours of November 1 shows a car on fire along I-80. Corporal Ly was the officer who responded to the crash, finding the car's engine compartment totally engulfed. He then ran toward the burning car, broke the driver's side window, and got that person out of their seatbelt, dragging them to safety. The driver was hurt, but survived and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Search called off for 24-year-old Senah Park dragged into ocean at Panther State Beach 49ers and Raiders fans ejected, arrested after fights at Levi's Stadium: 'We gotta be better' 2 hours ago Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody after SFO arrest Davis police say this is the second time that Corporal Ly has pulled someone from a burning vehicle. "The Davis Police Department would like to commend Corporal Ly for his quick and decisive efforts that may have ended up saving this driver's life," the department said in a statement with the bodycam video. "This event marks the second time Corporal Ly has pulled someone from a burning vehicle, and we would like to showcase this example by sharing this clip of his body-worn camera footage." Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics DAVIS CAR FIRE RESCUE I 80 POLICE BODY CAMERAS Live Streams ON NOW Search called off for Bay Area woman swept into ocean near Santa Cruz 49ers/Raiders fans ejected, arrested after fights at Levi's Stadium 2 hours ago Judge orders ICE release UC Berkeley student after SFO arrest House Republicans consider issuing subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang 31 minutes ago Anthropic values itself at more than $1.3 trillion, according to new IPO filing 49ers trade for Colts' Keenan Allen to bolster WR room: sources 3 hours ago SF gives final approval to Marina Safeway redevelopment project Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says 2 hours ago