That 's one way to cap off a successful first date . Tristan Gareau ’ s new relationship got off to a fiery start last week when he rescued a man from a burning car on his way back from a romantic rendezvous with his new flame . The 21-year-old resident of Winnipeg , Canada , was driving in the area of Grant Avenue and Kenaston Boulevard just before midnight last Tuesday when he spotted a car that had smashed into a condominium . Gareau , who was driving a young woman home after their first date , pulled over and rushed to the smoldering car to see if he could be of assistance . Scroll down for video . Real-life hero : Tristan Gareau , 21 ( left and right ) , has been hailed as a hero for rescuing a 65-year-old man from a burning car on his way home after a first date . Inferno : Gareau was dropping off his date in Winnipeg , Canada , when he came upon a car that had slammed into the side of a condominium . In the nick of time : Gareau rushed to the driver 's side , unbuckled the unconscious man and dragged him to safety , just seconds before the car burst into flames . Adrenaline rush : Gareau is still not sure how he was able to pick up the victim , who was about 90lbs heavier than him . The 21-year-old opened the front door on the driver ’ s side and was greeted with a puff of black smoke and a heatwave . He noticed that the driver , a 65-year-old man , was unconscious but his foot was still on the accelerator , causing the wheels to continue spinning , reported GlobalNews.ca . The 5-foot-10 , 135lb Gareau then grabbed the elderly driver , who was at least 90lbs heavier , and dragged him about 5 feet away from the car , reported Metro News . Just seconds after pulling the 65-year-old motorist to safety , the vehicle burst into flames . Two police officers who were on their way to a different car crash at the time came to Gareau ’ s aid and took over the rescue . Emergency : The driver , Steve Guy . suffers from diabetes and had a strange reaction while driving his car through Winnipeg , which caused him to jump a curb and slam into the house . One way to impress your date : the 21-year-old nightclub DJ said his date that night has since become his girlfriend . The crash and fire caused an estimated $ 95,000 in damage . The victim was hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery . According to police , the man suffered a medical emergency while driving , resulting in his car jumping a curb and smashing into the condo . The collision and subsequent fire caused an estimated $ 95,000 in damage . Meanwhile , Gareau said his heroics helped him score major points with his date , who has since become his girlfriend . He added that while the young woman was scared in the moment , she handled the situation well . The 21-year-old nightclub DJ noted that he does not consider himself a hero and is not interested in fame . Reunion : Four days after the rescue , Steve Guy got to shake the hand of the man who saved his life . New friends : The two men embraced and exchanged phone numbers at the very spot where the collision took place . Guy , 65 , marveled at the fact that he walked away from the fiery wreck with only minor bruises . Last Friday , Gareau reunited with the man he helped rescue , 65-year-old Steve Guy , at the very spot where the unfortunate driver nearly lost his life . Guy , who suffers from diabetes , said he did not remember how he drove into side of the building , nor how Gareau dragged him out of the car . Standing in front of the soot-stained condo , Gareau and Guy shook hands and embraced , with the older man marveling that he escaped the fiery crash with only a few minor scratches to his back sustained during the rescue . ' I can live with it , ' Guy joked .
Tristan Gareau dragged Steve Guy , 65 , to safety in Canada , Winnipeg , after driver had diabetes-related medical emergency and crashed into a condo . Seconds after Gareau pulled Guy to safety , his car burst into flames . Gareau was driving his date home after a night out when he noticed a crash scene .