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Strangers to the Rescue

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Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics

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By Jerry Askin A group of strangers helped rescue workers pull a man to safety, after he nearly fell off of an embankment in his truck.Troopers say 53-year-old William Crawley drove his Ford truck into a rock wall and nearly went over.       It was a rainy day Sunday when THP trooper William Collins pulled up on this scary scene.  His dash cam video shows a number of good samaritans working anxiously to try and pull the man to safety.A viewer sent us up-close video of the wreckage.  Miya Abernathy was among the first to stop and help. I was just pleased that people cared enough to stop and make sure a complete and total stranger was okay, says Abernathy.For once the gear she usually keeps in her trunk came in handy.  She was able to use her flashlight and reflector to direct traffic along the busy highway.  All while some 12 other good samaritans stopped and used their own chains and ropes to try to stabilize the truck.I swear if the car had slipped, they would have made sure it didn't go anywhere.  It was like they were ready to hold on to that truck until anyone came to help, says Abernathy.The way the vehicle was angled, it could have easily fell of the embankment, says Trooper William Collins.Trooper Collins who also helped stabilized that truck, has a message for the strangers who he calls heroes.  They all came together before firefighters got there.Thank you, just thank them. I tried to thank as many as I could out there on the scene.  I'm just glad that no one else was hurt, says Trooper Collins.Firefighters were able to rescue the driver out of his truck and he was taken to the hospital. Troopers wouldn't advise someone to put themselves in danger, but Miya Abernathy says it was all worth it. I'm just appreciated that I have the heart to stop for a complete stranger, I just hope that someone would do that for me, says Abernathy.At last check Tuesday evening, troopers say the driver, William Crawley, is still in the ICU. Depend on NewsChannel 9 to keep you posted on his condition.

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