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But as he did so, the rolled vehicle that had crossed the median burst into flames. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With utter disregard for his own safety, Cruz ran to the burning vehicle and found the driver unconscious and bleeding from a head wound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climbing into the burning vehicle, Cruz unbuckled and removed the unconscious driver to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once revived, the driver mentioned a child, resulting in Cruz rushing back to the rolled vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there was an empty child\u2019s seat, Cruz was able to confirm that there were no other occupants in the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cruz stayed by the wounded driver\u2019s side until emergency responders arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 9, the Adjutant General of Colorado, Army Maj. Gen. 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