Georgia veteran rescues woman stranded on roof of car during Downtown Connector floods
Deck: Video published by 11Alive shows a man pulling a woman from the roof of a stalled vehicle as floodwaters rose along I‑75/85 near Baker Street.
A Georgia veteran pulled a woman to safety from the roof of her car after flooding stalled traffic on the Downtown Connector (Interstate 75/85) in downtown Atlanta, according to video and reporting shared with local media. The rescue, captured in footage posted by 11Alive, shows the man helping the driver climb down to higher ground as water rose around the vehicle.
What happened
Broadcast video from 11Alive shows a vehicle stopped near Baker Street on the Downtown Connector with water encroaching on the roadway. The footage identifies the rescuer as a Georgia veteran who climbed onto the car, helped the stranded woman onto the roof and then guided her to safety as conditions worsened. Other motorists in the clip are seen slowing and pulling over while the rescue takes place.
Official response
The station’s report did not include additional public statements from the Atlanta Police Department or the Georgia Department of Transportation accompanying the footage. We have not added incident dates or times beyond what the station published.
Why Zone 5 readers should care
This occurred on a stretch of the Downtown Connector that serves downtown and Midtown Atlanta, including Georgia Tech and Georgia State commuters. Flash flooding can quickly strand vehicles and disrupt surface-street traffic when the Connector is closed or slowed. Nearby motorists often become first responders before emergency crews can reach the scene.
Practical note for motorists
Drivers who travel through or live near the Connector should avoid driving through standing water on limited‑access highways and, if you encounter or witness an emergency, call 911 and give precise location details such as exit numbers or nearby cross streets like Baker Street.
Where to see the video
11Alive published the video and a brief report identifying the location as the Downtown Connector near Baker Street. Read the station’s report and view the footage: https://www.11alive.com/article/…8563.
We will monitor APD and GDOT channels for any formal incident reports or advisories related to this rescue and update readers as information becomes available.
