Lifesaving award issued for fiery rescue on Hwy. 93
Chad Killorn of Arlee receives the Lake County Sheriff’s Citizen Lifesaver Award from Sheriff Don Bell for his part in rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle. “I just hope someone would do the same for me,” Killorn said.
A collision on U.S. 93 at Eagle Pass Trail near Ninepipes Lodge on Aug. 23 led to a daring rescue of the driver before emergency personnel were available. (Photo provided)
A motorist was pulled from a flaming car by bystanders moments before an explosion engulfed the entire scene on Highway 93 Sunday, August 23.
Sheriff Don Bell honored Chad Killorn of Ravalli with the Lake County Sheriff’s Citizen Lifesaver Award for his part in a team effort of about half a dozen people, all unknown to each other, who saved the life of a driver pinned under the steering wheel...
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