Officers Rescue Driver From Backyard Pool
A pickup truck crashed through a block wall into a Gilbert backyard pool, and officers pulled the driver from the cab.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Emergency Response
A red Nissan Frontier pickup crashed through a block wall into a backyard pool in Gilbert on Sept. 19. Gilbert police officers and Gilbert Fire and Rescue personnel brought the driver to safety, and body-camera footage of the rescue was shared Nov. 9.
Why it matters
The rescue shows how quickly first responders must act when a vehicle is partly submerged. Residents in Gilbert are reminded that a crash involving a backyard pool can turn into a water rescue.
The rescue was documented in body-camera footage and an agency post shared Nov. 9, with the pickup partly submerged and its rear wheels above the water. The driver's condition and the cause of the crash remain undisclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
The players
Gilbert Police Department
The Gilbert Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving the town of Gilbert, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix.
Gilbert Fire and Rescue
Gilbert Fire and Rescue is the town's fire and emergency medical services agency, which responds to vehicle crashes and water rescues in Gilbert.
The details
Officers helped the driver out of the truck's cab while it sat partly submerged, and one officer removed his vest and jumped into the pool to assist. First responders provided immediate care, though Gilbert police did not respond to The Arizona Republic's questions about the incident.
Timeline
Sept. 19: A red Nissan Frontier pickup crashed through a block wall into a backyard pool.
Nov. 9: Body-camera footage of the rescue was shared publicly.
Seasonal Patterns
Vehicle crashes into residential pools are a recurring emergency type in Arizona's warm months, when backyard pools see the most use. This incident fits within that pattern of joint police and fire water rescues handled by Gilbert's first responders.
Homeowners with backyard pools should keep fences and walls in good repair and consider barriers that limit vehicle access near water. If a vehicle enters a pool, call 911 immediately and stay clear of the water unless trained responders are present.
The takeaway
Water rescues from vehicle crashes move quickly, and the first minutes matter. Keeping barriers between driveways or streets and backyard pools can reduce the risk of this kind of incident.
Further reading
For more on how local crews handle incidents like this, see Gilbert Emergency Response.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AZ Central.
