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Jackson Co deputy commended for lifesaving actions

By Brian Hagen

07/20/2020

(KNZA)--The actions of a Jackson County Deputy are being hailed as life saving after a man became trapped beneath a vehicle.

According to a release from Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, his office received an emergency call around 8:30 Saturday night, with the caller saying a car had fallen on his dad.

Family members attempted to free the man, who was having difficulty breathing from being trapped beneath the vehicle, but were unsuccessful.

Deputy Chad Ballenger arrived on the scene, at 13027 134th Road, and used a jack to lift the vehicle off the man, who was transported by Jackson County EMS to a Topeka hospital.

He has since been released from hospital care.

Morse, in a release, said the outcome of the incident “could have turned very tragic,” adding that he is appreciative of Ballenger’s “quick thinking and calmness he brought to a very tense situation.”

Also assisting at the scene were the Hoyt and Mayetta Fire Departments, and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

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