Reaching out with a hometown hero story about a commercial truck driver who went above and beyond to keep others out of harm’s way: Elijah Ramos of Victorville, CA.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recognized Elijah as a grand prize winner of its Highway Hero Award for his heroic story:
Last September, Elijah Ramos, a driver for Ryder Transportation, was on an early morning route through a stretch of sparsely populated and remote desert when a vehicle suddenly lost control in front of him. The car crossed two lanes of traffic, a median and two more lanes of traffic before crashing into a field. Elijah pulled over, rushed across the highway on foot and helped the individual inside until first responders could arrive. Once the driver was safe, Elijah went back to work and finished his route. ·
Reflecting on the event, Ramos said, “Since it was such a remote area, it could have been a long time until help arrived. I was glad to be there when it happened and to call for help quickly.”
