By William Oyo-Ita 20th January 2016
Brett Kyle's vehicle flipped over several times after it hit a drainage pipe on Potrero Road on Monday night.
The actor heard the explosion and rushed to rescue Kyle before the truck was engulfed by flames.
Speaking to CBS Los Angeles, Foxx said: "I don't look at it as heroic. I just look at it as, you know, you just had to do something. And it all worked out.
The driver is suspected of being drunk. Pic: Safety For Citizens
"As I'm getting him out, I said, 'You've got to help me get you out because I don't want to have to leave you.' I said, 'You've angels around you'."
Foxx – helped by another passerby – used a pair of scissors to release Kyle from his seatbelt.
The man's father, Brad Kyle, was emotional when he thanked Foxx
Kyle's father, Brad Kyle, turned up at the scene to thank Foxx for saving his son.
Choking back tears, he said: "It doesn't matter to me who it was, what they do for a living or whatever – just the idea that someone would do that is so much more than I can fathom."
"He didn't have to do anything," Mr Kyle added.
