Of the two persons who rescued the man from the burning vehicle, one is my boyfriend's father. I will let him know the thanks he has from the people of the communities great and near. I am sure he will appreciate hearing this and maybe he can get the word to the other person who helped rescue the man from the car.

I don't know the victim in this accident , though want to send a big THANK YOU to the persons who saved him at their own peril!!
There are many heroes out there in this great UP, and it's good to hear about them.

I resent the age discrimination that is coming out in these posts. My father is over 80, still drives very well, his vision is sharp, and he will NOT even talk on his cell phone when he's driving. Unlike some of the "younger generation" who spend alot of their time on their cell phones driving and texting. I think tickets should be given out when someone is seen texting behind the wheel of their car. And to avoid age discrimination in saying that it's only teens that do this, I know of people in their 20s and 30s who do this also...

someone was there to help. to all those who claim the state is only after money when elderly people renew their license. are you people that ignorant in thinking that Michigan is the only state that does this? thats right i forgot that every other state in our nation does not send out license renewals to people over 60. yup, that dang state of michigan is so evil, yet you all still live here.

grow up.

I know at least one of the people who pulled the man out of the burning car. The accident occurred not more than 50 feet from my boyfriends house. One of the people who pulled the man out of the burning car is my boyfriend's father, who also has some health issues.

I must say, a lot of us citizens will drive by a car with a hood up or an accident without the decency to stop and question if help is needed. Hooray to the bystanders that rescued the man, another life saved.

I agree with those who say that this story was twisted into something it wasn't meant to be. How lucky that someone was there to help the driver. I'm so glad that they were able to get him out of the car, and I hope that TV6 will update us on his status. I wish him a full, speedy recovery. Don't jump to conclusions that there was a pre-existing medical condition that should have prevented him from driving. Medical conditions crop up unexpectedly. A person can't predict whether he's going to have a heart attack or stroke while on the road. It can happen to anyone at any age. One thing I would like to add is that I know of a couple of 80-year-old drivers who are more conscientious when on the road than is the young girl who was so busy texting while behind the wheel that she almost ran into my parked car in a parking lot. Many, many factors can lead to accidents.

First of all I'm glad he's ok and they were there to save him. States are hurting for $$ and every renewal is more $$. Now that they have a drivers license you need a vehicle and plates...more $$...then registration...$$$ $$$ $$$...Thats all the state is looking at. I witnessed it first hand not long ago waiting in line to renew my license. An elderly woman was going for the eye test and said she couldn't see any flashing light, they said "look close to you and not straight ahead" she looked for a bit and still couldn't see anything, they said "look really close on your right side it should be there" she said she thinks she seen it. they said "good enough lets get that pretty picture taken" that was it, she couldn't even read the letters!!!!!!! I told the guy it's good to know I can get my license when i'm blind some day! He asked me to leave...lol I'm not saying if your 77 or more get off the road, just pass the test without help or coaching and drive till ya die! It just shows the extremes they will go to and the lives of others on the road they risk over $$$. Just glad they were there at the right time to save his life..get well soon!

The whole point of this story got completely lost in the middle of everyone's complaining, again, about the State of Michigan.

These two people that stopped to help this gentleman deserve to be recognized by our community. They could have chosen to keep driving and no one would have ever known their choice. But instead they risked their lives to help. They are true heros.

I hope this gentlemen heals well. to the people with the rude comments about his age. get a clue!!!!! how old are you???? if your close to his age does that mean your going to turn your lic. over to the state of mi. when you turn 77 or if you are told you have a medical condition are you going to stop driving. have you ever had a couple of alcohol beveridges and still got behind the wheel??? To the people that stopped and helped him bless your hearts.

Thank you Mr. Pulls People From Burning Cars man. Come to think of it, the story was not gender specific. Thank you Ms. Pulls People From Burning Cars woman.

I just have to say one thing. This should have been a positive story about two people who were at the right place at the right time. They are true heros.So why does it matter how the accident happened and the age of the person. Accidents happen everyday to people of all ages and medical problems. Great Job to the people who saved this mans life!!

About two everyday people who are hero's . They risked their lives and safety to save a man who had an accident. Real Americans we should all be proud of. God bless them.

The state of MI did that with my grandfather too, but he thankfully also decided not to drive. The problem here is the state would let them drive. Freedom and independance is one thing, safety and common sense are another.

Um... t m and BIG BROTHER(typical)

so you say, all 77 year olds shouldn't drive?Brilliant. That's unnecessary age discrimination.

Wouldn't it be better to have something as simple as having to pass a driving skills test every year after a certain age to maintain a license?

AI do agree age isn't always the factor. My Grandfather, rest his soul, received his license renewal by mail at the age of 90! Gotta love the state of MI. Happy to report, he did not renew at that time, he knew it was time to let someone else take the wheel for him.

This person is a prime example of why I won't get back on my motorcycle. There have been two near fatalities in MQT County this year due to Senior drivers. One motorcyclist is still in a coma! It's obvious that as the body ages (especially 77!), eyesight and reaction time erode, in addition to other numerous ailments. Even the act of depressing a brake or gas pedal can be inhibited. Sure we don't know what medical condition caused this but come on, this person was 77 and no spring chicken. This seems more dangerous than a teenager at the wheel.

Mark Twain, I'm thinking it's probably more like 85%!!!

Sure am glad he's okay and how brave of those people to get him out!

The story states, that he ran off the road AFTER experiencing a medical problem. Anyone, at any age, can experience a medical problem. Obviously, you don't realize your problem, possibly a medical or a mental one; an inability to read the facts of a story, and make a salient comment reagrding the story.
Furthermore, I would estimate that at least 50% (probably more) of all drivers of ANY age who currently drive, in ANY state, have either medical problems or mental health problems or some combination of the two problems. Please thoroughly read the stated story prior to making any obtuse quirky statements, and then, people will probably give more credance to your comments.

thank goodness those bystanders were there.

older people still deserve independence. you don't know what kind of medical problem the person has, don't be so quick to judge.

What in gods name?????? is wrong with this state???