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Crash and dash

Wilmington, OH, Letter Carrier Jason Crabtree

Letter Carrier Jason Crabtree was recently picking up pharmacy packages from a CVS in Wilmington, OH, when disaster struck:

A fast-traveling SUV crashed through the store’s front entrance, hurting multiple individuals, including a customer and her two children.

While 911 was called, Crabtree rushed to assist the woman, who sustained a serious leg injury when the vehicle hit her, and he rendered first aid until paramedics arrived.

The SUV driver ran from the scene and was apprehended by police who chased him on foot.

The man later faced criminal charges, including vehicular assault and driving under the influence.

His victims recovered from the incident.

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