[ZX3_2NV]

A Roseville man escaped his crushed vehicle that was trapped underwater by an unusual method: gunfire.

Authorities said the 28-year-old man was driving in his station wagon on Industrial Avenue on the bridge over Pleasant Grove Creek when a hands-free cell phone device activated, startling him and causing the vehicle to veer into the chilly waters just before 9:00 a.m. Sunday.

The man, employed as an armed security officer at Thunder Valley Casino, found himself trapped inside his car about six to eight feet below the surface in the 50-degree water.

The Roseville Fire Department said the man used his handgun to shoot out his vehicle window, giving himself an opportunity to escape and swim to safety.

The man flagged down a passing vehicle and was treated for minor injuries by emergency crews.

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[2001 ZTS]

Who hasn't thought about shooting their Focus at one time or another.

[hardk0re]

I don't know how many times my vibrating bluetooth scared the shat out of me. Making them almost as dangerous as talking on the damn phone!

[Spinal]

lol scared by a cellphone and he works as a security guard at a casino? what an oxymoron.