A group of bystanders and construction workers lifted a burning vehicle to rescue a motorcyclist trapped underneath. The incident happened in Logan, Utah, on Monday.
A motorcyclist who was dragged beneath a car Monday in Logan was rescued by bystanders who helped police lift the burning car and pull the man out from under the wreckage. He was reported to be in critical condition Monday night.
Brandon Wright was riding east on U.S. Highway 89 about 11:40 a.m., when a driver steered his BMW 530XI into the motorcycle’s path from a parking lot across the street from the Utah State University campus, said Assistant Logan Police Chief Jeff Curtis. The driver of the BMW did not see Wright, who laid down his bike and slid into the car.
The motorcycle and Wright were pulled under the car, where the motorcycle’s gas line was severed, causing the bike and the car to catch fire while he was trapped underneath, Curtis said.
Ordinary folks rushed to the rescue, teaming up to lift the vehicle off the ground and shove it away. A construction worker then reached under and pulled the motorcyclist to safety.
Believe it or not, the motorcyclist should recover. He suffered broken bones, cuts, and burns — but he’s alive. The driver of the vehicle, apparently in the suit, was shaken up and seemed to be somewhat in shock in the video.
The rescuers deserve serious props. Rather than standing by and watching, they ran in to help. They did something. And they probably saved the guy’s life. A job well done.


by Stephan Tawney on September 13, 2011