JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman is accused of driving under the influence after police said she caused a fiery crash that destroyed her SUV.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
It all happened on March 15 near Knollcrest Boulevard in Johns Creek.
According to Johns Creek police, an accident occurred, causing a white Range Rover to flip in front of a home.
Body cam footage shows the moment an officer ran to help save the trapped driver, identified as Alka Bharwaj.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Police investigating suspicious vehicle at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, public told to avoid the area
- Atlanta Braves’ season opener against Phillies postponed
- Body cam shows moment man overdose on fentanyl in Ga. deputy’s backseat
As the officer began using a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, he ran to break the window to get Bharway out of the vehicle.
You can hear the officer say, “Your car is on fire.”
Minutes later, Bharway was pulled out from the vehicle. As officers tried to move Bharway from the vehicle, an officer appeared to have grabbed an open bottle of alcohol from between Bharwaj’s legs.
Bharwaj was arrested and charged with DUI, reckless driving and open container.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
IN OTHER NEWS:
©2023 Cox Media Group
