The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the crash between a vehicle and a tractor-trailer happened outside of Festus, Missouri. (Department of Homeland Security)
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
What we know:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says ICE officer Curtland Sawyer was traveling home following duty at the St. Louis, Missouri Sub-Office when he witnessed the collision between a vehicle and a tractor-trailer outside of Festus, Missouri.
DHS says officer Curtland Sawyer witnessed the crash and performed lifesaving medical care on the motorist who was involved in the crash.(Department of Homeland Security)
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DHS says Sawyer performed lifesaving medical care on the motorist who was involved in the crash, placing a tourniquet on the driver’s arm to stop life-threatening bleeding.
What they’re saying:
“ICE law enforcement officer Curtland Sawyer immediately delivered lifesaving medical care to a driver who was involved in a serious collision with a tractor-trailer in Missouri. Officer Sawyer is a hero,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.
Officer Sawyer stayed on the scene until emergency crews arrived. Details on the crash have not been released.
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