THE adage, “Life is too short to waste, so make every moment count” will live on in these cops’ minds for the rest of their lives.
The cops were seconds away from death in a terrifying crash on a Virginia highway, as captured on camera.
A fatal incident was avoided thanks to the quick thinking of the two cops.
According to News18.com, the shocking incident occurred last Sunday, 3 October, while two traffic cops were parked on the side of the highway inspecting a crash on Highway 23.
A dashcam video of the accident has now gone viral.
It shows the officers standing near the car that had crashed, speaking with a few civilians, and conducting an interrogation.
Suddenly, a white car coming from the opposite direction loses control.
The car is seen crossing the median and slamming into the patrol car at high speed.
The impact of the car quickly forces the patrol vehicle off the shoulder of the road and in the direction of the two officers.
Luckily, one of the cops can be seen catching a glimpse of the vehicle coming toward them and then quickly grabbing his colleague, pulling her out of the path of the oncoming patrol vehicle.
The police department said the officers escaped without serious injury and both are expected to return to duty.
