I was approaching an intersection to make U-turn, when my car went into a stall. The engine sounded to me, as if it was still revving. But my foot wasn't on the pedal. I came to a halt in the middle of the road. Put my car in park, tried to restart the vehicle twice. Then my car caught fire. In shock I could feel the car getting hot. So I unbuckled my seat belt, and tried to open the door. It wouldn't open. I panicked for my life and proceeded to try and get out the car from the trunk. It wouldn't open either. But a wittiness who saw my horrible fate helped me and open the door from the outside. I was saved, and relieved. He then ran to his car and got a gallon of water and tried to put out the fire. But the flames were to strong for a gush of water. An other wittiness tried to help put out the flames with some more water. Still the flames would not die down. So I decided to call "911" and tell them my reason of calling. Then the fire and police departments came. They put out the fire. I was relieved but afraid for my. New job that I had to report an absence too, and lost wages for my family care and well being. And my own life threatening ordeal, may have to evaluated for post traumatic stress. I then called my family member to pick me up, and to arrange a tow service. The car was towed to my residence. And is now undergoing an investigative damages and insurance claims.

- Lynwood , CA, USA