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Father and son rescue officer, K-9 from burning car after high-speed chase crash

A North Carolina man mourning the death of his wife teams up with his son to rescue a deputy and his K-9 from a car that crashes into a tree and bursts into flames during a high-speed chase with four armed car thieves, police say. did.

Curtis Blanton, who had just said goodbye to his wife earlier that day after a 20-year battle with cancer, was at home with his 17-year-old son, Pete, listening to the police scanner. I heard about a horrific crash. wednesday night, WBTV coverage.

Cleveland County Deputy Robert Taylor was pursuing four suspects when his car collided head-on with a tree, causing the vehicle to burst into flames.

Cleveland County Deputy Robert Taylor was chasing four armed carjacking suspects in North Carolina when he crashed into a tree. WBTV
Taylor and his K-9 Thanos were rescued by a local family who rushed to the scene. WBTV

Upon learning of the accident, the Blantons rushed to the scene and managed to rescue Taylor and his K-9 Thanos from the burning car.

“We didn't hesitate at all. They put their lives on the line for us every day. It's the least we can do for them,” Blanton told the outlet about the daring rescue. Ta.

“We weren't worried about the repercussions if the car exploded or something happened. We just wanted him to be safe,” he added.

“Last night we were just going out as father and son and we just ended up being in the right place at the right time,” Blanton said.

“At the end of the day, that guy is alive and that means more than anything here, him and his partner.”

Curtis Blanton was mourning his wife's death earlier that day when he and his son spotted the crash on a police scanner. WBTV
The deputy's car was completely charred by the flames. WBTV

Sheriff's Office Patrol Commander Lt. Justin Etters said Taylor was seriously injured in the accident and had to undergo surgery Thursday.

Etters added that Taylor is listed in stable condition after surgery, but will have a long road to a full recovery.

As for the Blantons, Etters said the sheriff's office plans to honor the heroic acts of father and son.

Taylor underwent surgery and was announced to be in stable condition following the accident. WBTV

“We have a lot of love and respect for them and we really appreciate them and what they do,” Etters said.

After the crash, deputies were able to stop and arrest four armed suspects, including one juvenile.

Officials said the group stole the cars in Gastonia, about 30 miles east of Cleveland County.

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