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Good Samaritans honest for rescuing adolescents in the deadly Sumter County

Good Samaritans honest for rescuing adolescents in the deadly Sumter County

An accident of blow and escape in Sumter County In January, he left Joel Law, 39, dead and his 16 -year -old daughter, Bryleight, seriously injured. Several spectators rushed to help.

‘She can continue in her life’

What we know:

The two celebrated Bryleight’s birthday when their truck was beaten at the intersection of County Road 475 and State Road 44. The good Samaritans took Bryleight out of the remains and extinguished a fire. The Sumter County Sheriff recently honored three of these good Samaritans, Travis Kish, Kathy Alexander and Mark Mellon, for their heroic efforts.

The Sumter County Sheriff recently honored three of these good Samaritans, Travis Kish, Kathy Alexander and Mark Mellon, for their heroic efforts.

What we don’t know:

The authorities have not yet made arrests in the case of blow and escape. It is not clear who was responsible for the accident or if researchers have potential customers. The officials have not published details about the suspect vehicle or if there are surveillance videos of the area.

The background history:

The accident occurred while Joel Law and his daughter were celebrating his 16th birthday, turning a cheerful occasion into a devastating tragedy. The accident took place at an occupied intersection, where the spectators acted quickly to help. His efforts probably saved Bryleight’s life, although his father did not survive.

An outrage accident in Sumter County in January left Joel Law, 39, dead and his 16 -year -old daughter, Bryleight, seriously injured.

What they are saying:

Sumter County Sheriff officials publicly thanked the good Samaritans for intervening.

“We want to thank everyone for what they did in the community,” said Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Breeden.

Travis Kish, one of the rescuers, expressed mixed emotions about the result.

“I feel grateful to have done it, but Match Joel didn’t.”

Seeing Bryleight again since the accident was emotional to him.

“For me to see her and live is something good in my eyes … she can continue in her life, it means more than anything for me.”

What follows?

The investigation is still ongoing, without arrests so far.

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The Source: This story was written based on the information shared by the Sumter County Sheriff and the previous Fox 35 News reports.

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