A trucker has been recognized for his actions at the scene of a car fire involving four people.
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) recently named veteran professional truck driver Kevin Wojtasiak of Bay & Bay Transportation a TCA Highway Angel for his actions during a roadside emergency in Clarks Grove, Minnesota.
TCA explains:
Kevin WojtasiakOn June 29 at about 4:48 a.m., Wojtasiak witnessed a vehicle disabled by a deer strike on Interstate 35. The collision left the car engulfed in flames and stranded along the highway.
Without hesitation, Wojtasiak pulled over to assist, ensuring the driver and three passengers were safely out of harm’s way. He remained at the scene until emergency responders arrived, offering water and reassurance to the motorists —who, remarkably, escaped injury despite the fire.
“They hit a deer — I saw a dead deer in the road and all of a sudden I saw a flaming vehicle,” said Wojtasiak. “A fire extinguisher wouldn’t have done any good. The vehicle was totally engulfed in flames.”
With more than 2 million safe miles driven during his career, Wojtasiak exemplifies the professionalism, selflessness, and dedication to public safety that define America’s truck drivers.
“We are incredibly proud of Kevin for his heroic actions,” said Savannah Snelgrove, marketing manager at Bay & Bay Transportation. “He represents the highest standards of our company and the trucking industry as a whole. Being named a TCA Highway Angel is a well-deserved honor.”
Since its inception in 1997, TCA’s Highway Angel program has recognized thousands of professional truck drivers, like Wojtasiak, who have selflessly stopped to help others in need while on the road. Thanks to the program’s presenting sponsor, EpicVue, and supporting sponsors, DriverFacts and Northland Insurance, TCA is able to showcase outstanding drivers like Wojtasiak.
Kevin Wojtasiak
