Waterloo Regional Police are crediting a passerby with pulling a man from his vehicle just before it burst into flames in Cambridge early Tuesday morning.
Officers were called to Coronation Boulevard after complaints that a white Toyota Rav 4 was seen speeding in the area.
Police say about 10 minutes later, the Rav 4 was involved in a single-vehicle crash at Dundas and Eagle streets.
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According to investigators, the SUV drove up a pile of crushed stone in a closed construction zone before going airborne and landing back on the street.
A passerby pulled the driver from the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames.
The driver was then transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
A 22-year-old Cambridge man is facing several charges in connection with the incident including impaired driving, dangerous driving, taking a vehicle without consent and driving while suspended.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 519-570-9777 ext. 8856 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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