This is an amazing story about a quick-thinking cop who saw an upcoming accident only milliseconds before it handed and did his best to protect a citizen.

Watching the video below, I hope we remember how important it is to be constantly aware of our surroundings (meaning, “get off your cell phone, stop texting, take off your ipod and be present!”)

Police officer John Lambert acted quickly and pushed Mariusz Trzeciak out of harm’s way when an out-of-control car came sliding towards them on the side of an icy highway. A dash-cam in Lambert’s car caught the entire incident on tape. Lambert is still in the hospital recovering and is expected to be back in good health after significant physical therapy.

Video of amazing rescue.

Police Lt. John Lambert