Jamie Foxx turned into a real-life action hero by saving someone from a burning car near his Los Angeles home.
The 48-year-old Oscar-winner rushed to the overturned car in front of his Sleepy Valley house after it skidded on the wet road, hit a ditch, and burst into flames at around 8:30 p.m. Monday, his rep confirmed to Page Six.
Foxx, who called 911, told the California Highway Patrol that he was afraid the vehicle would explode so he pulled the driver to safety 30 feet away.
Brett Kyle, 32, of Newbury Park, was driving a 2007 Toyota Tacoma west on Potrero Road at a high rate of speed, police said. The vehicle flipped over several times, bursting into flames and trapping Kyle.
One of two witnesses who sprang into action grabbed a rescue tool, police said. They broke the Toyota’s window, cut the seatbelt and pulled Kyle out.
Kyle, who suffered major injuries, was later charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
A man claiming to be the driver’s brother praised Foxx on Facebook.
“I write this at 3:49 am. California time. Just returning home from Los Robles hospital. My brother, was in a car accident. Flipped a white Toyota Tacoma on Potrero rd. It continued to light on fire,” Joe Kyle wrote about Foxx.
“The story the nurse said, was that Jamie Foxx pulled him out of his car. Not only a hero in the movies, but a hero in true life. Thank you sir, for doing what not everyone would have done. You are a true hero.”
The group Safety For Citizens described Foxx’s heroics on its Facebook page – saying the actor told officers he heard the driver screaming in his vehicle.
“Another person on scene said the person had suffered severe facial burns,” the group wrote.
Foxx was widely praised on the organization’s page for his actions and good-guy personality.
“That’s awesome I’ve always loved Jamie Foxx thanks for being a wonderful guy!!” wrote Christy Ginter Fleck.
“I ran into Jamie Foxx once at the Thousand Oaks mall. He was so down to earth, nice and a gentleman. He opened the door for me entering JCPenny (sic). What a hero. Great job,” gushed Joy Andrea.
Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2004 Ray Charles biopic “Ray.”