Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey released body camera footage Wednesday that shows deputies rescuing a truck driver after a crash.The crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. Monday, July 1, on Interstate 20. The driver told deputies his tire blew out, leading the truck to run off the interstate and into the woods.“It’s pouring diesel,” one of the deputies could be heard saying.Deputies were seen on the video helping the driver from the wrecked truck and carrying him to safety. As they waited for an ambulance to arrive, flames could be seen in the woods coming from the wreckage.The driver said he was hauling empty boxes. Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey released body camera footage Wednesday that shows deputies rescuing a truck driver after a crash.
The crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. Monday, July 1, on Interstate 20. The driver told deputies his tire blew out, leading the truck to run off the interstate and into the woods.
“It’s pouring diesel,” one of the deputies could be heard saying.
Deputies were seen on the video helping the driver from the wrecked truck and carrying him to safety. As they waited for an ambulance to arrive, flames could be seen in the woods coming from the wreckage.
The driver said he was hauling empty boxes.
Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.
