Oregon deputy pulled from burning car

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
POLK CO., Or. (WPVI) -- A Polk County Sheriff's deputy was responding to a call when a car slammed into his cruiser sending him into a ditch.

The car then burst into flames and Shon Latty was unable to get out on his own.
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Two officers quickly pulled up and pulled him out of the burning car and saved his life.

Latty was hospitalized with a broken arm and shoulder.

He is expected to be okay.
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