Policewoman's incredible act to stop drunk driver caught on dashcam
A policewoman is being hailed as a hero after she put herself in harm's way to stop a drunk driver who was driving towards crowds taking part in a nearby event.
Dashcam footage shared to Facebook shows Florida Trooper Toni Schuck driving directly towards a drunk driver and colliding head-on with their vehicle.
The crash happened earlier this month as 7000 people were taking part in a 10km race that benefits military families.
However, the alleged drunk driver had not stopped at previous road closures and when the call came through the radio, Schuck turned her vehicle around.
In the video, the officer is seen driving directly at the drunk driver, hitting them head on.
Items inside Schuck's vehicle fly around on impact.
"As the last line of defence, she placed herself directly in the path of a drunk driver heading toward a road closure where countless innocent bystanders were participating in a 10K race," National Fraternal Order of Police said on Facebook.
Both Schuck and the driver were hospitalised after the crash, Fox 13 reported.
The driver was confirmed to be drink driving and well above the legal limit and was slapped with multiple charges.
Many have praised Schuck for her heroism, however, she says she was just doing her job.
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"I was sworn to protect and that’s what I felt I did. Hero, that’s just a title," Schuck said according to Fox 13.
"If that’s what they want to say then that’s great. I just feel that's what I had to do. I didn’t want to do, but I had to do it."
Schuck said she became emotional when she saw people running the race while she was being transported to hospital.
"I saw people still there and it really overwhelmed me. It was just a situation where I knew there were people there and I’m thankful it was me. I’m thankful she didn’t get past me," she said tearfully.
Schuck has been with the Florida Highway Patrol for over 25 years and intends to return to her post after she is better.
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