WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. — Officials with the Highway Patrol say a West Plains man has been recognized for his actions following a one-vehicle crash earlier this year.
Jeremy T. Adams was recognized on Tuesday for his actions at the scene of a traffic crash on Highway 160 west of West Plains on June 30. Troop G Information Officer Sgt. Jeff Kinder says Adams’ family saw the accident happen and called Jeremy, who went to the scene.
Kinder says Jeremy arrived to find the vehicle on fire and an unconscious driver. Adams was able to get the driver out of the vehicle and away from danger before first responders arrived.
The driver was treated for carbon monoxide poisoning and dehydration at Ozarks Medical Center.
Adams was given an Honorary Trooper Certificate at Troop G headquarters in Willow Springs on Tuesday, October 29.
