Denzel Washington isn’t just a hero on screen, but in the streets of L.A. too.

The Hollywood star was spotted in WeHo (West Hollywood) Thursday around 1 PM helping a homeless man who seemed to be in distress in the middle of oncoming traffic.

TMZ reports:

Denzel got out of his car, talked to the man and brought him to safety on the sidewalk. Denzel was wearing a protective mask, but the man he was helping was not. Despite the risk, he needed help and DW was the man for the job.

Police arrived and as they talked to the man as Denzel continued to comfort him. The man was detained — not sure why but possibly to make sure he was okay — then released. 

Way to go Denzel for jumping into action!