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http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2011/09/utah-motorcyclist-pulled-from-under-burning-car-by-bystanders/

A 21-year-old Utah man pulled from beneath a burning car by bystanders is out of surgery and expected to fully recover, his family confirmed to ABC News.

Brandon Wright was driving his motorcycle just outside the Utah State University campus in Logan, Utah, around noon on Monday when a black BMW pulled out in front of him, forcing him to lay down his bike to avoid a crash, Logan police told Salt Lake City’s ABC 4.

Wright’s bike slammed into the car and caught fire while he slid under the vehicle and became trapped.

Flames shot in the air as bystanders flooded 911 with calls.

“Looks like someone might be under the vehicle. Cars are burning. You better send somebody out here,” the caller said, according to tape played on ABC 4.

Despite the dangers posed by the fire – “I think it’s going to go right now,” one caller said to 911 dispatch — a dozen construction workers working at a nearby site on the Utah State campus and other students and bystanders rushed to the burning car to help.

In dramatic video, a nearby camera captured the bystanders lifting the burning sedan off the ground and pulling Wright’s limp body to safety, all before firefighters arrived.

“I was afraid. It was very close the fire. It was a very tall fire,” Anvar Suyundikov, one of the bystanders who helped pull Wright from the flames, told ABC4.

Meanwhile, police officers and bystanders grabbed fire extinguishers from nearby buildings to help extinguish the flames.

“I’m impressed. I’m impressed that that many people would get involved especially when there’s fire involved,” Assistant Logan Police Chief Jeff Curtis told ABC 4.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames, while Wright was flown by helicopter to nearby Intermountain Medical Center in critical condition.

“I saw a lot of blood, especially close to the head,” Suyundikov recalled to ABC 4, of Wright’s condition immediately after the rescue. “Before I pulled he wasn’t breathing, and when I pulled, he started to breathe.”

Wright’s mother and stepfather told ABC News today he is alert and aware of everything that happened.

Doctors placed rods in Wright’s legs during surgery Monday night. He is expected to remain in the hospital for at least another three to four days to recover from a broken femur, broken tibia, broken pelvis and burns on both his feet.

The driver of the BMW suffered minor injuries.

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Notice the drive in the suit not even attempting to help.

first of all, unless the clip you posted starts before the other one, there is ZERO proof or indication that the guy in the suit was driving the car.

second, even if he was, you weren't there and don't know what happened.

The guy might be a dick, or he might be in shock. Or he might be def and not be great at communicating with the people trying to help. Or he might be scared shitless that the crowd of people rushing to help is going to turn on him the second the rider is out of danger.

the video doesn't tell you what's going through that guy's brain. put the torches down.

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first of all, unless the clip you posted starts before the other one, there is ZERO proof or indication that the guy in the suit was driving the car.

second, even if he was, you weren't there and don't know what happened.

The guy might be a dick, or he might be in shock. Or he might be def and not be great at communicating with the people trying to help. Or he might be scared shitless that the crowd of people rushing to help is going to turn on him the second the rider is out of danger.

the video doesn't tell you what's going through that guy's brain. put the torches down.

Driver or not, he's that close to it, and not even putting an attempt. if he's the driver, fine, he's in shock. If he isn't, its worst. I'll run up to an accident and watch you burn to death.

Same as the drivers that slow down and cause traffic to watch an accident or someone in need but not do a damn thing to help..

this is all, IMO.. of course.

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If you haven't ever been to a critical accident... People do strange things, when honestly trying to help. It's quick and chaotic and dangerous. You'll have to worry about everyone while doing what needs to be done. So some one running up and freezing, is normal and acceptable.

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The rider is a local college student. He was rushed to surgery for his injuries.

Lets hope they put brains in that tell the dumbass that gearing up might have helped.

Sorry, but I don't feel sorry for Stupid.

It's just to easy to be safe.

Ride safe all, and ATGATT please.

Greg

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