A Florida trucker has been honored for his actions at the scene of a tractor-trailer accident.
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named David Cyr of Glen St. Mary, Florida a TCA Highway Angel for his quick thinking and courageous actions that helped save a fellow truck driver following a rollover accident in Jacksonville. Cyr, a professional driver for ABF Freight out of Fort Smith, Arkansas, demonstrated calm under pressure and an unwavering commitment to helping others.
TCA explains:
David CyrOn July 7, around noon, Cyr was driving down Phoenix Avenue in Jacksonville when he witnessed a tractor-trailer flip on a curve. Acting instinctively, Cyr and another driver stopped immediately and rushed to the scene.
“We were running down the side of the trailer and the wheels were still spinning — that’s how quickly we got there,” Cyr said. “It was like 15 seconds after the truck flipped.”
With the cab crushed and the driver trapped inside, Cyr quickly assessed the situation. He checked for any signs of leaking fluids or potential fire hazards before jumping down the embankment beside the guardrail to reach the cab. Inside, the driver — standing on the passenger-side window amid scattered debris — was clearly shaken.
Despite a language barrier, Cyr was able to help the driver out of the wreckage and bring him to safety before calling 911. The driver appeared unharmed but understandably rattled by the experience.
“You gotta help people out,” said Cyr, a 30-year trucking veteran. “It’s the human thing to do.”
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