I assume that most readers are familiar with my Sunday pattern of writing about individuals that deserve our praise and respect. Ashleigh Taylor is such an individual.
On July 1, Sergeant Ashleigh Taylor of the Candler County Sheriff’s Department was called to respond to a vehicle crash on Highway 46. Sgt. Taylor arrived at the scene to find that the vehicle had driven off the road, into the woods and was on fire.
Georgia police have released dramatic body camera footage of a woman being rescued from a burning car. Due to the quick actions of the sergeant, a life was potentially saved.
After approaching the vehicle and shouting to get the attention of the driver, Sgt. Taylor smashed a front window with his baton and managed to haul the driver from her seat as flames grew along the underside of the car. In the meantime, a number of passing motorists, seeing the commotion, stopped by the side of the road to assist.
“Due to Sergeant Taylor’s swift actions, the driver was removed from a dangerous situation before it escalated,” Candler County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Instagram, sharing the footage. “Sheriff John Miles would like to commend Sergeant Ashleigh Taylor for a job well done.”
BTW:: The video from Sergeant Taylor’s body cam is quite impressive, and is available on YouTube.
8/6/23