The Brief
- Officer Somani, off-duty and heading home, rescued a driver from a burning car on I-285 on December 5.
- Despite hearing distant sirens, Somani acted quickly, using his training to pull the injured driver to safety.
- A bystander, an off-duty medic, assisted Somani in moving the driver further from the engulfed vehicle.
- Somani expressed humility about his actions, emphasizing the importance of being in the right place at the right time.
- Cobb County police released dramatic video footage of the rescue, highlighting Somani’s bravery and quick thinking.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Cobb County police have released dramatic video of Officer Somani rescuing a driver from the fiery wreckage of a collision along Interstate 285 earlier this month.
The incident, which occurred on Dec. 5, shows the quick actions of the officer, who had just completed his shift and was on his way home.
Officer Somani, who has been with the Cobb County Police Department for nine months, described the events leading up to the rescue.…