Ohio Officer Injured After Pulling Passenger from Burning Car

Following a pursuit, the Corvette crashed, and burst into flames. The officer responded by pulling a passenger from the car, but in so doing also suffered undisclosed injuries. The passenger was transported to a nearby hospital, where they subsequently died.

The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene but later checked himself into a hospital with undisclosed injuries.

Willoughby Hills police have not released the officer's name or his condition.

An officer with the Willoughby Hills (OH) Police Department was hurt Saturday night after he pulled a passenger from a fiery crash that happened during a vehicle pursuit.

According to Cleveland.com , the incident occurred on Saturday night when the officer saw a silver Chevy Corvette going 117 mph in a 60-mph zone.