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SD Woman Who Saved Driver From Burning Semi-truck Honored

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls woman who saved a hurt driver from a semi-truck that had burst into flames has gotten high praise from the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Highway Patrol Superintendent Craig Price on Thursday presented Sarah Edison with the highest civilian award the patrol gives.

Edison, 24, was driving east of Sioux Falls in February 2015 when she witnessed a semi-truck crash into another vehicle. The semi hit the ditch and burst into flames.

Edison pulled Dennis Stevens out of the driver’s window of the truck before others at the scene assisted her.

Price says Edison showed courage and says she likely saved Stevens’ life.

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