Towman Honored for Stopping Suicide on Bridge

A Kentucky tow truck driver is being recognized as a hero after intervening to stop a suicide attempt on Tyrone Bridge in Versailles, Kentucky.

The Versailles Police Department awarded Stefano Slone the Chief’s Commendation for his actions on the morning of Nov. 26, when he encountered a young man threatening to jump from the bridge. Slone, who works for Carey's Towing & Recovery, was towing a vehicle from a crash and had taken an alternate route on Tyrone Pike at a co-worker’s suggestion. As he approached the bridge, he noticed stopped vehicles and pulled over, believing there had been another accident.

Instead, Slone found a man in obvious distress standing near the edge of the bridge. After hearing the man say during a phone call, “No, you won’t ever see me again,” Slone acted, tackling him to the ground. With help from a bystander, he held the man until police and emergency medical personnel arrived.

Police said the man, believed to be a veteran, was experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers praised Slone’s quick action, saying it likely saved the man’s life. Source: https://www.wkyt.com