Good Samaritan Who Rescued Woman Honored
The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services held a ceremony to recognize a UPS driver who pulled a woman from a burning car.
The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services held a ceremony Thursday morning in honor of Dale Simmons for his actions in helping an injured woman in a car accident. Simmons, from Hampton, Georgia, was on his UPS route delivering packages when he saw an accident occur on Highway 29 in Lawrenceville. A UPS service provider for over 20 years, Simmons wore his uniform as he received recognition for his actions on August 25. “I was coming up Highway 29 when I saw a dump truck hit a car and there was debris and smoke everywhere,” said Simmons. “I made sure the people in the truck were OK and then I checked on the lady in the car. “She was a little disoriented from hitting the airbag,” said Simmons. He continued to make sure the…
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