Tampa Police Rescue: Officers Save Child and Father from Overturned Car

Tampa Police Rescue Driver and Child from Overturned Vehicle Tampa, FL – In a dramatic display of bravery and quick thinking, Tampa police officers rescued a driver and his seven-year-old son from a vehicle that had overturned following a collision on East Fowler Avenue on May 19, 2025. Body camera footage released by the Tampa Police Department shows the tense moments of the rescue. The video begins with officers arriving at the scene, where a silver SUV is lying on its side. One officer is heard asking if anyone is inside the vehicle. The driver, visibly shaken, is seen inside the vehicle and urgently asks the officers to rescue his child first. "Can you take out my kid first?" the driver pleads. Officers swiftly and carefully begin the rescue operation, cutting away the inflated airbags to access the back seat. They calmly reassure the child, "Hola, campeón! Can you climb out here? Come on, you can." The child is successfully removed from the vehicle. The officers then assist the driver from the damaged vehicle. The entire rescue operation is completed with remarkable efficiency and professionalism, showing the dedication and training of the Tampa Police Department. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and commitment of first responders and the importance of community support in times of crisis.