"Patrolman Brendan Fayles responded to a report of a car crashing into a house on South Street on July 25 around 12:45 a.m. The crashed car had begun to ignite as Fayles arrived at the scene, so he smashed a side window and extricated the unresponsive driver from the vehicle through the window, police say. "Sir, wake up ... Can you hear me?" Patrolman Fayles can be heard saying in the video of the rescue. Shortly after, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames, which Foxborough Fire later extinguished, police say."
"This week, Fayles was recognized with a Life Saving Award from the Foxborough Police Department, and the body camera footage of the rescue has been widely shared on social media. "Patrolman Fayles' quick response, presence of mind, and heroic efforts directly contributed to saving the life of the accident victim. His actions reflect the highest standards of courage and dedication to duty, and they exemplify the selfless service that is the foundation of this department's mission," Foxborough police wrote on Facebook."
Patrolman Brendan Fayles arrived after a car crashed into a house on South Street around 12:45 a.m. on July 25. The crashed car had begun to ignite, so he smashed a side window and extricated the unresponsive driver through the window. Fayles verbally tried to rouse the driver on the body camera. The vehicle became fully engulfed shortly after and Foxborough Fire extinguished the blaze. The driver was reportedly under the influence and was taken to a nearby hospital; the operator faced charges in Wrentham District Court. Fayles received a Life Saving Award and the body camera footage circulated widely. Foxborough police praised his courage and dedication.
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