A group of Dublin business leaders leapt into action Friday afternoon when they heard someone in need of help.
According to Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray, a subject had parked at Stone’s Auto and attempted to leave at approximately 1:30 p.m. when his vehicle experienced a mechanical issue.
The driver got out and was reaching under the vehicle to check into the problem when the vehicle backed over him.
The now-pinned man called for help and Marvin Curry from M&M Service Station and Martin from Ready-Go Service Center both ran from their businesses to give aid. The men were able to free him as Stone’s manager Chance Garrett called for help. Dublin EMS quickly responded and transported the man to the Dublin Airport when he was taken by helicopter to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, where he has been treated for cracked ribs and a dislocated shoulder.
“While it was a tragic accident, it is another example of Dubliners stepping up to help one another in their time of need,” Chief Ray said. “We are fortunate to be in such a caring community.”