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COLUMBUS - Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant David L. Robison, Trooper James M. Davis, Trooper Charles M. Gannon and Trooper Jason R. Hutchison were honored today for their heroic actions during a crash. Each were presented with the prestigious Superintendent’s Citation of Merit Award, at the Piqua District Headquarters by Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Patrol superintendent.
On December 14, 2018, troopers Davis and Gannon were handling a crash on Interstate 75 in Montgomery County when they heard a traffic crash occur. Both responded to the scene and called for additional assistance after seeing several vehicles were involved, including a school vehicle.
Two people were in the school vehicle, which was heavily damaged. As Trooper Davis assessed their injuries, the school vehicle began to fill with smoke. Troopers Davis and Gannon got their fire extinguishers and began fighting the fire. Sergeant Robison and Trooper Gannon arrived at the scene. Trooper Gannon attempted to put out the fire, while Sergeant Robison and Trooper Davis went into the burning school vehicle and helped remove one of the passengers. The driver’s legs were pinned under the dashboard and she was unable to get free. Trooper Hutchison arrived on scene and looked for more extinguishers. The troopers assured the trapped driver that they would not leave her side, even though the thick smoke began filling the vehicle and breathing became very difficult. Troopers Davis, Gannon and Hutchison continued to fight the flames with the fire extinguishers until the fire department arrived.
Their presence and calm demeanor were instrumental in keeping the driver calm throughout the ordeal. The fire department extracted the driver from the school vehicle and she was transported by Care Flight to Miami Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver was treated for serious injuries. She and her unborn baby are expected to make a full recovery.
Sergeant Robison is a member of the 125th Academy Class. He earned his commission in November 1993. He was promoted to sergeant in April 2008 and is currently assigned to the Piqua Post. Trooper Davis is a member of the 143rd Academy Class earning his commission in June 2005. He is assigned to the Piqua Post. Trooper Gannon is a member of the 124th Academy Class, earning his commission in June 1993. He is assigned to the Dayton Post. Trooper Hutchison is a member of the 144th Academy Class. He earned his commission in October 2005 and is currently assigned to the Dayton Post.
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