Teenager and mother reunite with Minnesota trooper who stopped out of control car

An 18-year-old driver and his mother have reunited with a Minnesota state trooper who saved the teenager's life during a runaway car incident, ABC News reported. Sam Dutcher and his mother, Catherine Dutcher, met with Minnesota State Trooper Zach Gruver days after the rescue. [1]

According to ABC News, Trooper Zach Gruver risked his life on September 17 to stop the out-of-control vehicle driven by Sam Dutcher. The emergency unfolded across state lines, beginning in Minnesota and moving into North Dakota before the vehicle was safely brought to a stop. [1]

Catherine Dutcher expressed her gratitude during an interview with Good Morning America, ABC News reported. She stated that it was incredible to meet the officer who saved her son and reflected on the risk the officer took to protect him. [1]