Deputy Daniel Lozano Recounts Daring Rescue from Burning Vehicle

Vehicle Fire Rescue

• 🚨 On December 19th, Deputy Daniel Lozano encountered an SUV flipped on its side in the southbound lanes of Gulf Freeway, engulfed in flames.
• 💡 The fire originated in the engine compartment and was rapidly spreading into the passenger area.
• 💥 Lozano smashed the vehicle's window with his baton to rescue the sole occupant, a female who initially appeared unconscious.

Rescue and Aftermath

• 🆘 Upon breaking the window, the woman became responsive, and Lozano pulled her to safety just as the flames intensified.
• ❓ An off-duty deputy arrived to assist, and they searched for a reported second occupant, but none was found.
• 🔥 Lozano attempted to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher, but it was too intense, requiring the fire department's arrival.

Training and Instinct

• 🧠 Lozano described his actions as a combination of academy training and strong instinctual reactions driven by the urgency of the situation.
• 🛠️ He noted that training covered breaking windows and using fire extinguishers, but the immediate reaction was instinctual.
• 💡 He advises drivers to carry tools for breaking windows and cutting seatbelts in emergencies.

Reflection and Gratitude

• 🙏 Lozano expressed gratitude for being in the right place at the right time, attributing the successful rescue to divine intervention and the strength provided.
• 💖 He is thankful that the woman's family did not have to endure another burial, especially before the holidays, given her recent loss.
• 🏅 Regarding being called a hero, Lozano humbly stated he did what he had to do, emphasizing his actions were instinctual and divinely guided.