Actor Danny Trejo Called a Hero After Helping Save Baby Trapped in Overturned Car

Trejo, 75, happened to be in the area when two cars collided in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles on Hubbard Street and Jackman Avenue.

Acting fast, theMachetestar crawled into the totaled car from one side, but said he was unable to reach the child’s car seat.

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Their identities have not been revealed to the public.

The Los Angeles Fire Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

While Trejo is being praised for his heroism, he explained to ABC 7 “the only thing that saved that little kid was his car seat, honest to God.”

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As for why he stepped in to help, Trejo told ABC 7, “Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of helping someone else.”

Trejo is most known for his role in the hit 2001 filmSpy Kids.

In addition to his career in Hollywood, Trejo is the proud owner of Trejo’s Tacos and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts in Hollywood.

source: people.com