Utilities Crewmembers’ Quick Thinking, Actions Save Man’s Life In Seminole

Press release from the Pinellas County Government:

May 29, 2020

Two members of a Pinellas County Utilities Field Services crew saved a man’s life today in Seminole.

Brandon Smith and Raymond Collins were changing meters near 82nd Terrace North, when they witnessed a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) fall on top of a man as he worked on it. The crew members quickly aided the man by lifting the SUV off of him.

A witness who reported the incident to Pinellas County told staff, “We are grateful to Brandon and Raymond for having the courage and compassion to see someone in need and taking immediate action to assist them.”

Those sentiments were echoed by Utilities Director Megan Ross, who said, “I couldn’t be more proud of the quick thinking and heroic actions of Brandon and Raymond! These heroes represent the epitome of our passionate and engaged, safety-focused workforce. “

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.