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ST. GEORGE — Two men were publicly honored this week with Gift of Life awards for life-saving efforts they made that saved a man who was trapped in a burning car.
During a Washington County Commission meeting held Tuesday, the Dammeron Valley Fire and Rescue recognized Jayden Darrington, of St. George, and Washington County Sheriff's Sgt. Dustin "Dusty" Killpack for their involvement in an incident that took place June 9 at 2 a.m. on state Route 18.
Dammeron Valley Fire and Rescue and other first responders received an alert about a vehicle crash that morning in the area of mile marker 13 on S.R. 18. While they were en route, Darrington happened to be passing by the crash site and reported the vehicle was on fire. He also stopped to render whatever aid he could.
"Jayden sprang into action, ran down the embankment to the burning vehicle, and pried open the door," Dammeron Valley Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Ryan D'ambrosio said during the commission meeting. "After the door was opened, he pulled the patient out of the vehicle and onto the ground."
